{"product_id":"nasiona-baobabu-afrykanskiego-adansonia-digitata","title":"African Baobab Seeds - Adansonia Digitata","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eAdansonia digitata\u003c\/strong\u003e - African Baobab\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eAdansonia digitata\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican baobab\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most distinctive and impressive trees in the world. It naturally occurs in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula. This species mainly inhabits dry savannas and plains, where its monumental form often dominates the landscape and indicates the presence of water sources. Baobabs are surrounded by numerous legends and traditions, making them not only a botanical but also a cultural icon of the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eBotanical Characteristics and Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eThe African baobab\u003c\/strong\u003e reaches heights of 12 to 18 meters, although some specimens grow up to 25 meters. Its most distinctive feature is a trunk with a circumference of up to 30 meters – short, swollen, and filled with water-storing tissue, allowing it to hold up to 100,000 liters of water. This remarkable adaptation enables the baobab to survive long dry periods. The \u003cstrong\u003etree bark\u003c\/strong\u003e is smooth, gray, and thick, reaching up to 10 cm in thickness. The baobab’s crown is broad, and during the dry season, the tree sheds its leaves, creating an almost sculptural silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eBaobab leaves are \u003cstrong\u003epalmate\u003c\/strong\u003e, composed of 3-7 leaflets that appear after the first rains. Young trees produce simple leaves. The leaf system is adapted to the rainfall pattern, which is an important adaptation to the dry climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eFlowering and Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eBaobab flowers are impressive – large, white, 12-17 cm in diameter, hanging on long stalks. They emit a faint scent and are mainly pollinated by bats. \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e occurs from May to July. The tree’s fruits, called \"monkey bread,\" have a woody shell and white, mealy pulp with a sour taste. Inside are numerous hard, black seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eLongevity and Practical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eThe African baobab\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally long-lived plant – its average lifespan is 500-1000 years, although the oldest specimens can reach 2000-2500 years. The tree has great practical importance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eFruit pulp used to make drinks and soups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eYoung leaves rich in vitamin C, eaten as a vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eRoots of one-year-old seedlings edible like asparagus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eSeeds contain edible oil resistant to rancidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eStrong fibers extracted from the bark for ropes, fabrics, and paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eLight wood used for floats and boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation in Temperate Climates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eBaobab cultivation is relatively simple but requires specific conditions. It prefers \u003cstrong\u003esunny locations\u003c\/strong\u003e sheltered from the wind. The soil should be well-drained, and watering moderate – avoid waterlogging, which can cause root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003etemperate climates\u003c\/strong\u003e, baobabs are best grown in pots, allowing the plant to be moved indoors during winter. In summer, it can be placed on terraces or balconies. Baobabs are also suitable for shaping as \u003cstrong\u003ebonsai\u003c\/strong\u003e, which further highlights their exotic character. Plants grown from seeds are easy to cultivate and show satisfying growth – a baobab can reach up to 180 cm in height just two years after germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThis exceptional tree combines functionality, durability, and a unique appearance, symbolizing adaptation to extreme environmental conditions and serving as a remarkable element of exotic plant collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":52542965186888,"sku":"F038-933F0-1","price":6.2,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52542965219656,"sku":"F038-933F0-2","price":11.2,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52542965252424,"sku":"F038-933F0-3","price":48.2,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52542965285192,"sku":"F038-933F0-4","price":79.2,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000","offer_id":52542965317960,"sku":"F038-933F0-5","price":649.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/1271.jpg?v=1770321288","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-baobabu-afrykanskiego-adansonia-digitata","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}