Baobab

Mock Orange

About Baobab and Mock Orange

Baobab

Mock Orange

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar

Mexico

Types

African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

869

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild

Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-148-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Fast

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

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove branches

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Baobab

Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Cornales

Family

Bombacaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Adansonia

Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Philadelpheae

Subfamily

Bombacoideae

Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

8179

1 27800

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Properties of Baobab and Mock Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Mock Orange. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Baobab and Mock Orange

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

Baobab and Mock Orange Physical Information

Baobab and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Mock Orange are as follows:

Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
Baobab leaf color: Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Baobab and Mock Orange

Care of Baobab and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.