Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Australia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Baobab
Silver Wattle
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Silver Wattle
In French
Baobab
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Baobab
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Baobab
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
baobá
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Baobab
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Baobab
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Baobab and Silver Wattle
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Silver Wattle? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Silver Wattle. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Silver Wattle 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 Wattle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Baobab and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Baobab and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Silver Wattle
Care of Baobab and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.