Baobab trees, also known as monkey bread trees, can be infested by caterpillars that damage leaves and fruit. Getting rid of these pests can be challenging, but with the right approach you can protect your baobab trees. In this article, I’ll explain different methods for controlling caterpillars on baobabs, so you can keep your trees … Read more
The iconic baobab tree, with its massive trunk and sprawling canopy, is truly a majestic sight However, these magnificent trees are vulnerable to damage from deer, which can wreak havoc through rubbing, browsing, and trampling. Implementing effective protective measures is key to preserving baobab trees from deer depredation Understanding the Threat Deer Pose to Baobabs … Read more
Baobabs do not like “wet feet” – their roots do not tolerate standing water for too long. Therefore, the pot in which the Baobab lives should be well drained. Before you put a Baobab in a pot or repot it put pebbles at the bottom of the pot. They support quick water drainage. Place a … Read more
Cutworms are general feeders that can cause a lot of damage to a wide variety of crops in your home garden, including broccoli, kale, and cauliflower. Many species of cutworms from the night-flying moth family Noctuidae are found in home gardens across the United States. The larvae commonly feed on plant stems at or below … Read more
Baobabs are great plants with fantastic characteristics – they have adapted perfectly to their environment. They provide food, housing and shelter for humans and animals alike in their countries of origin. Nevertheless they seem to have a hard time when it comes to reproduction: Their habitat is under pressure. Agricultural land is increasing and the … Read more
Baobab leaves (Adansonia digitata) in coast Kenya Ⓒ P. Maundu, 2019 Baobab tree in Burkina faso Ⓒ P. Maundu, 2022 A woman picking Baobab leaves in Kenya Ⓒ P. Maundu, 2022 A woman sorting Baobab leaves Ⓒ P. Maundu, 2014 Baobab (Adansonia digitata) fruits Ⓒ P. Maundu, 2007 Baobab and Cassava leaves Ⓒ P. Maundu … Read more
The magnificent baobab tree, also known as the “Tree of Life”, is an iconic species found throughout the African continent. Renowned for its massive trunk, edible fruit and extraordinary longevity, the baobab produces seeds that hold the potential to grow into new baobab trees. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about baobab … Read more
Uninvited visitors like lice tend to infest Baobabs – particularly when they are kept outdoors. There are several ways to cope with these little “pests”. I have not yet tested some of the methods listed below – but to me they sound worthwhile to be shared. A very simple way to ward off lice is … Read more
One Earth’s “Species of the Week” series highlights the flagship species of each of the 844 unique ecoregions contained within Earth’s bioregions. The magnificent baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is an icon of the African continent. With bark and fruit offering over 300 life-sustaining uses, it is the root of many Indigenous remedies, traditions, and folklore. … Read more
I have plants in every room of the house and plenty outdoors too. My collection ranges from thumb-size succulents to a dracaena taller than I am. I’m on and off my two balconies a lot to water and fuss over them. So the first few times I swatted a little fly getting up in my … Read more