Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
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African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
choy sum
Affenbrotbaum
In French
choy sum
Baobab
In Spanish
choy sum
Baobab
In Portuguese
choy sum
baobá
In Polish
choy sum
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Baobab
Season and care of Choy Sum and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Baobab Physical Information
Choy Sum and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Baobab are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Baobab
Care of Choy Sum and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Choy Sum 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.