Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Baobab
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Colchique d'automne
Baobab
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Baobab
In Greek
meadow saffron
Baobab
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
baobá
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Baobab
In Latin
autumnale
Baobab
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Adansonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Baobab. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Baobab has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Meadow Saffron and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Baobab
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Baobab season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Baobab Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Baobab are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Baobab
Care of Meadow Saffron and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Meadow Saffron 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.