Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Europe, Asia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Oatgrass
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Ährengras
In French
Baobab
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Baobab
oat Grass
In Greek
Baobab
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
baobá
aveia-
In Polish
Baobab
Owies trawa
In Latin
Baobab
oat Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Danthonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Danthonioideae
Properties of Baobab and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Oatgrass. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Oatgrass
Season and care of Baobab and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Oatgrass Physical Information
Baobab and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Oatgrass are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Oatgrass
Care of Baobab and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.