Baobab

Homalomena

About Baobab and Homalomena

Baobab

Homalomena

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar

Types

African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab

Number of Varieties

8120

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Habitat

Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild

Humid climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-149-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm35.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove branches

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation

Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Rhizomes

Other Uses

Leaves used for wrapping food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Number of Species

8122

1 27800

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Properties of Baobab and Homalomena

Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Homalomena? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Homalomena. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Homalomena doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Homalomena has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Baobab and Homalomena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Baobab and Homalomena

Season and care of Baobab and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.

Baobab and Homalomena Physical Information

Baobab and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Homalomena are as follows:

Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
Baobab leaf color: Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver

Care of Baobab and Homalomena

Care of Baobab and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.