Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
China, Japan, Korea
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
Baobab
Japanese Camellia
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Japanische Kamelie
In French
Baobab
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
Baobab
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
Baobab
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
baobá
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Baobab
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
Baobab
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Theaeae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Baobab and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Baobab and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Baobab and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Japanese Camellia
Care of Baobab and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.