Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Baobab
In German
Nickende Distel
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Musk Thistle
Baobab
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Baobab
In Greek
musk Thistle
Baobab
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
baobá
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Baobab
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Bombacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Musk Thistle and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Musk Thistle and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Musk Thistle and Baobab. Musk Thistle has thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Musk Thistle does not have fragrant flowers. Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Baobab has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Musk Thistle and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Baobab
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Musk Thistle and Baobab Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Baobab are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Baobab
Care of Musk Thistle and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Musk Thistle 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.
