Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Baobab
In German
Matilija Poppy
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Matilija Poppy
Baobab
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Baobab
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Baobab
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
baobá
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Baobab
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Malvales
Family
Papaveraceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Baobab. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Baobab
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Baobab season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Baobab Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Baobab are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Baobab
Care of Matilija Poppy and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.