Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate elongated
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Rabbits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Baobab
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Wirsing
In French
Baobab
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Baobab
col de col rizada
In Greek
Baobab
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
baobá
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Baobab
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Baobab
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Bombacaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Baobab and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Baobab and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Baobab and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Baobab and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Baobab and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.