Your “baobab adventure” starts with the successful germination of the baobab seeds you planted. It is crucial for the little saplings to survive the first three months – until they are big and stable enough to continue on their own. One of the important factors to make it easy for them is watering them correctly. … Read more
The baobab is an iconic tree known for its massive trunk and unique drought-tolerant adaptations. However, even this resilient tree can develop issues like drooping leaves There are several potential causes for a droopy baobab tree. Read on to learn the common reasons a baobab may be drooping and how to help it recover Environmental … Read more
Propagate your baobab and witness the awe of growth from seed to sky with this definitive guide. The baobab tree, also known as the “Tree of Life”, is an iconic tree native to Africa, Madagascar, and Australia. Known for its massive trunk and sparse canopy, the baobab is a unique ornamental tree that makes a … 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
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
Baobab trees are a specific type of trees that you can find in many African countries even in Madagascar. Lately the survival of these alien looking trees are a talk of the town on the internet. Although there are plenty of videos on the internet related to this tree, not all the videos give correct … Read more
There have been numerous reports in the scientific and popular literature suggesting that African baobab (Adansonia digitata) trees are dying, with symptoms including a black mould on their bark. The aim of this study was to determine the identity of the fungi causing this black mould and to consider whether they might be affecting the … Read more