Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
Baobab
In German
italienisches Raigras
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Ray-grass italien
Baobab
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Baobab
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Baobab
In Portuguese
azevém
baobá
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Baobab
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Baobab
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Italian Ryegrass and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Italian Ryegrass and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Italian Ryegrass and Baobab. Italian Ryegrass doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Italian Ryegrass does not have fragrant flowers. Italian Ryegrass has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Baobab has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Italian Ryegrass and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Baobab
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Italian Ryegrass and Baobab Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Baobab are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Baobab
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Italian Ryegrass 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.