Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove branches
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Baobab
Not Available
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Impatiens capensis
In French
Baobab
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Baobab
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Baobab
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
baobá
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Baobab
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Baobab
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Geraniales
Family
Bombacaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Not Available
Properties of Baobab and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Jewelweed. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Jewelweed
Season and care of Baobab and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Jewelweed Physical Information
Baobab and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Jewelweed are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Jewelweed
Care of Baobab and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.