Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Australia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
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
Needs less 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
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
Baobab
strawflower
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Strohblume
In French
Baobab
strawflower
In Spanish
Baobab
strawflower
In Greek
Baobab
strawflower
In Portuguese
baobá
strawflower
In Polish
Baobab
strawflower
In Latin
Baobab
strawflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Adansonia
Xerochrysum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Baobab and Strawflower
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Strawflower? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Strawflower. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Strawflower doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like Not Available and Strawflower 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 Strawflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Strawflower
Season and care of Baobab and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Baobab and Strawflower Physical Information
Baobab and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Strawflower are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Strawflower
Care of Baobab and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.