Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Southern Europe
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
PETROSELINUM crispum var. tuberosum 'Bartowich Long'
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Root Parsley
In Hindi
Baobab
Hydrangea
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Hortensie
In French
Baobab
Hortensia
In Spanish
Baobab
Hortensia
In Portuguese
baobá
Hortênsia
In Polish
Baobab
Hortensja
Family
Bombacaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Baobab and Root Parsley
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Root Parsley? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Root Parsley. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Root Parsley doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Root Parsley 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 Root Parsley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Root Parsley
Season and care of Baobab and Root Parsley is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Root Parsley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Root Parsley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Root Parsley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Root Parsley is Neutral.
Baobab and Root Parsley Physical Information
Baobab and Root Parsley physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Root Parsley height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Root Parsley are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Root Parsley
Care of Baobab and Root Parsley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Root Parsley 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 Root Parsley needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.