Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Birds
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa canina
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Dog Rose
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
Baobab
In German
Heckenrose
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Dog Rose
Baobab
In Spanish
Perro se levantó
Baobab
In Portuguese
Dog Rose
baobá
In Polish
Dzika róża
Baobab
In Latin
cynorrhodon
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Properties of Dog Rose and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and Baobab. Dog Rose has thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Dog Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Dog Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Baobab has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Dog Rose and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dog Rose and Baobab
Season and care of Dog Rose and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and Baobab season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dog Rose and Baobab Physical Information
Dog Rose and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Baobab are as follows:
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Dog Rose and Baobab
Care of Dog Rose and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Dog Rose 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.