Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
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Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
-
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
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Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
Baobab
henbit deadnettle
In German
Affenbrotbaum
henbit deadnettle
In French
Baobab
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Baobab
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
Baobab
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
baobá
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Baobab
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Baobab
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Baobab and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Baobab and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Baobab and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Baobab and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Henbit Deadnettle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.