Dwarf Rhododendron

Baobab

About Dwarf Rhododendron and Baobab

Dwarf Rhododendron

Baobab

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

China

Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar

Types

Rhododendron

African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab

Number of Varieties

208

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Habitat

Well Drained

Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-710-14

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm1,830.00 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm1,520.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Lavender, Violet

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic and Ovate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON impeditum

ADANSONIA digitata

Common Name

Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron

Baobab, Dead Rat Tree

In Hindi

Dwarf Rhododendron

Baobab

In German

Dwarf Rhododendron

Affenbrotbaum

In French

Dwarf Rhododendron

Baobab

In Spanish

Dwarf Rhododendron

Baobab

In Greek

Dwarf Rhododendron

Baobab

In Portuguese

Dwarf Rhododendron

baobá

In Polish

Dwarf Rhododendron

Baobab

In Latin

Dwarf Rhododendron

Baobab

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Malvales

Family

Ericaceae

Bombacaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Adansonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Bombacoideae

Number of Species

408

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Baobab

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Rhododendron and Baobab. Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like and Baobab has allergic reactions like . 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 Dwarf Rhododendron and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Baobab

Season and care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rhododendron and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Dwarf Rhododendron and Baobab Physical Information

Dwarf Rhododendron and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rhododendron and Baobab are as follows:

Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
Baobab leaf color: Green

Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Baobab

Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rhododendron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Dwarf Rhododendron 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.