Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
-
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Baobab
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
Baobab
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
Baobab
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
Baobab
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
baobá
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
Baobab
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Baobab
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Iridaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Baobab
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Baobab season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Baobab Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Baobab are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Baobab
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.