{"product_id":"grandidiers-baobab-adansonia-grandidieri-fro-10-stk","title":"Grandidier's baobab (Adansonia grandidieri) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdansonia grandidieri\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grandidiers baobab, Madagaskar-baobab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grandidier’s baobab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eWe have finally succeeded in sourcing the most iconic baobab tree. \u003cem\u003eAdansonia grandidieri\u003c\/em\u003e is the most iconic and majestic of all baobab species and a true symbol of Madagascar’s unique nature. The species is endemic to western Madagascar, where it grows in dry savanna and forest areas and forms the famous landscapes known as the “Avenue of the Baobabs”. The tree is known for its enormous, columnar trunk, which can reach up to 25–30 meters in height and several meters in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eThe trunk acts as a natural water reservoir, making the plant extremely drought-tolerant. The crown is relatively small in relation to the size of the trunk and bears palmate leaves, which are shed during dry periods. During the flowering period, the tree develops large, white to cream-colored flowers with long stamens – spectacular, but short-lived, and primarily pollinated by bats in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eCultivation and requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eAdansonia grandidieri\u003c\/em\u003e is a distinctly \u003cstrong\u003eheat- and sun-loving plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. It thrives best in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eVery well-drained, sandy or mineral soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eSparse watering, especially during dormant periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eThe species tolerates \u003cstrong\u003eno frost\u003c\/strong\u003e and must be grown as a container plant in Denmark, which can be kept outdoors during the summer months and overwintered in a bright, frost-free location. The temperature should preferably be kept above \u003cstrong\u003e12–15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e year-round. During the winter period, the plant often enters dormancy and sheds its leaves – which is completely natural for a baobab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eGrowing from seed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eThe seeds have a very hard shell and require \u003cstrong\u003epre-treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e to germinate. They should be lightly filed or covered with near-boiling water and then soaked for 24–48 hours. Afterwards, they should be sown in a very well-drained soil mix and kept at \u003cstrong\u003e25–30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eGermination typically occurs after 2–6 weeks. The young plants quickly develop the characteristic thickened trunk (caudex) that makes the baobab so distinctive – even in pot culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eUtility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eIn its natural habitat, \u003cem\u003eAdansonia grandidieri\u003c\/em\u003e has great cultural and ecological significance. The trees serve as a habitat for birds, bats, and insects, and the trunks can store water during dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eAs an ornamental plant, the species is grown for its \u003cstrong\u003eextreme and sculptural appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e and is particularly popular among collectors of caudex plants and exotic trees. Even as a young plant, it is a striking and conversation-starting addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdansonia grandidieri\u003c\/em\u003e is a slow-growing but truly unique plant – a living icon from Madagascar that brings drama, history, and exotic character in a pot-sized format. 🌳\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54598817906956,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Adansoniagrandidieri_1.jpg?v=1766005206","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/grandidiers-baobab-adansonia-grandidieri-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}