Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
China, Japan
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
winter daphne
In Hindi
Baobab
winter daphne
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Daphne odora
In French
Baobab
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Baobab
Daphne odora
In Greek
Baobab
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
baobá
Daphne odora
In Polish
Baobab
Daphne odora
In Latin
Baobab
Daphne odora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Baobab and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Winter Daphne. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Baobab and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Baobab and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Baobab and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Winter Daphne
Care of Baobab and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.