Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
-
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
meadows, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of 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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Slows blood clotting
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
VITIS labrusca 'Catawba'
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Catawba Grape, Fox Grape
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Catawba अंगूर
Baobab
In German
Catawba Traube
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Catawba raisin
Baobab
In Spanish
Catawba uva
Baobab
In Greek
Catawba Σταφύλι
Baobab
In Portuguese
Catawba Grape
baobá
In Polish
Catawba winogron
Baobab
In Latin
Uva Catawba
Baobab
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Vitoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Catawba Grape and Baobab
Season and care of Catawba Grape and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Catawba Grape and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catawba Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Baobab season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catawba Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catawba Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Catawba Grape and Baobab Physical Information
Catawba Grape and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Catawba Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Catawba Grape and Baobab are as follows:
Catawba Grape flower color: White
Catawba Grape leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Catawba Grape and Baobab
Care of Catawba Grape and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Catawba Grape pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Catawba Grape 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.