Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Baobab
Silver bells
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Silver bells
In French
Baobab
Silver bells
In Spanish
Baobab
Silver bells
In Greek
Baobab
Silver bells
In Portuguese
baobá
Silver bells
In Polish
Baobab
Silver bells
In Latin
Baobab
Silver bells
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Properties of Baobab and Silver Bells
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Silver Bells? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Silver Bells. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Silver Bells doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Silver Bells
Season and care of Baobab and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Baobab and Silver Bells Physical Information
Baobab and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Silver Bells are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Silver Bells
Care of Baobab and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.