The days are getting longer and my baobabs enjoy the sunshine on their windowsill in the living room. More daylight and the warmth bring out fresh green baobab leaves. Little tips appear at the ends of the branches. However, it can take a while until the leaves unfold fully. The iconic baobab tree, with its … Read more
The baobab tree with its massive trunk and majestic presence is an iconic symbol of the African savanna. However, these magnificent trees can become susceptible to infestations by fungus gnats – tiny flying insects that can damage roots and disrupt growth. If you’ve noticed fungus gnats emerging from the soil of your baobab tree, it’s … Read more
The days are getting longer and my baobabs enjoy the sunshine on their windowsill in the living room. More daylight and the warmth bring out fresh green baobab leaves. Little tips appear at the ends of the branches. However, it can take a while until the leaves unfold fully. The baobab is an iconic tree … Read more
The iconic baobab tree, with its massive trunk and sprawling canopy is a fixture of African savannas. But these trees are also grown as ornamentals in warmer climates around the world. An important question for anyone growing a baobab is how much sunlight it needs. Let’s take a closer look at the sunlight requirements for … Read more
Defend your baob from bug invasions with expert tips for spotting and stopping pests! ️ Fruit flies can be a major nuisance for baobab tree owners These tiny insects are attracted to the scent of ripe, sweet fruit and can rapidly lay hundreds of eggs on the surface of baobab fruits Once the eggs hatch, … Read more
The days are getting longer and my baobabs enjoy the sunshine on their windowsill in the living room. More daylight and the warmth bring out fresh green baobab leaves. Little tips appear at the ends of the branches. However, it can take a while until the leaves unfold fully. The majestic baobab tree is an … Read more
The baobab tree also known as the “Tree of Life”, is an iconic tree native to certain tropical regions of Africa, Arabia, and Australia. These majestic trees can grow enormous trunks up to 30 feet in diameter and live for thousands of years. Unfortunately, the baobab is not tolerant of cold temperatures. Exposure to frost … Read more
The baobab tree, scientifically known as Adansonia digitata, is an iconic part of the African savannah landscape. These massive trees have a distinctive bottle-shaped trunk that can reach enormous proportions. In fact, some ancient baobab specimens have trunks exceeding 30 feet in diameter! But more than just a beautiful curiosity, the baobab is an extremely … Read more
The iconic baobab tree, with its massive trunk and sprawling canopy, makes a striking addition to any landscape. But like any plant, it can fall victim to pesky insects. Crusader bugs are a common pest of baobab trees. If you spot these colorful creepy-crawlies on your prized specimen, take action to banish them for good. … Read more
Scales are common sap-sucking pests that can infest baobab trees, causing damage if left untreated. These tiny insects attach themselves to leaves, branches, and trunks of baobab trees to feed on sap. An infestation is evident from the presence of bumps on plant parts and sticky residue. Scales weaken baobab trees by depriving them of … Read more