Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Red
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
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Baobab
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Baobab
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Baobab
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Baobab
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
baobá
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Baobab
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Baobab
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Bombacaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cereeae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Baobab and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like Not Available and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Baobab and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Baobab and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Baobab and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.