Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
White Cedar
In Hindi
Baobab
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Baobab
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Baobab
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Baobab
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
baobá
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Baobab
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Baobab
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Properties of Baobab and Techny Arborvitae
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Techny Arborvitae? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Techny Arborvitae. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Techny Arborvitae doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Baobab and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Baobab and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Baobab and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.