Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Water deeply about once a week
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Baobab
Tree Mallow
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Baum Mallow
In French
Baobab
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Baobab
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Baobab
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
baobá
Mallow
In Polish
Baobab
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Baobab
ligno malvae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Baobab and Tree Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Tree Mallow. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Baobab and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Baobab and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Tree Mallow
Care of Baobab and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.