Overview
Baobab Bonsai (Adansonia species) is a iconic dry-season tree with swollen trunk, seasonal leaves and strong African savannah character. It is best suited to collector bonsai, caudex displays and dry-climate themed collections. For UK growers, treat it as: Indoor / greenhouse in the UK.
Placement
maximum warmth and sun in the growing season
Watering
water during active leafy growth, then keep almost dry during dormancy
Feeding and fertilising
feed lightly when actively growing
Pruning and wiring
prune during warm active growth; avoid heavy work when dormant
Repotting
repot only when warm and active, using a very free-draining mix
Propagation
seed is the usual route
Pests, diseases and common issues
rot from water during dormancy, cold damage and very slow development in low light