Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
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African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-14
Sunset Zone
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Zuckermelone
Affenbrotbaum
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Baobab
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
Baobab
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
baobá
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Baobab
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Crenshaw Melon and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Crenshaw Melon and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Crenshaw Melon and Baobab. Crenshaw Melon doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Crenshaw Melon does not have fragrant flowers. Crenshaw Melon has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Nausea and Baobab has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Nausea. 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 Crenshaw Melon and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Baobab
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Baobab season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crenshaw Melon and Baobab Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Baobab are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Baobab
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Crenshaw Melon 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.