Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Tree
Origin
Europe
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
gardens
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa gallica
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गुलाब
Baobab
In German
Essig-Rose
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Rosa gallica
Baobab
In Spanish
Rosa gallica
Baobab
In Greek
Rosa gallica
Baobab
In Portuguese
Rosa-rubra
baobá
In Polish
Róża francuska
Baobab
In Latin
Gallica rosa
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of French Rose and Baobab
Season and care of French Rose and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about French Rose and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Baobab season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for French Rose is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Rose and Baobab Physical Information
French Rose and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of French Rose and Baobab are as follows:
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
French Rose leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of French Rose and Baobab
Care of French Rose and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer French 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.