Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Allamanda
Baobab
In German
Allamanda
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Allamanda
Baobab
In Spanish
Allamanda
Baobab
In Greek
Allamanda
Baobab
In Portuguese
Allamanda
baobá
In Polish
Allamanda
Baobab
In Latin
Allamanda
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Apocynaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Allamanda
Adansonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Allamanda and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Baobab. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Baobab has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Allamanda and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Allamanda and Baobab
Season and care of Allamanda and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Allamanda and Baobab Physical Information
Allamanda and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Baobab are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Allamanda and Baobab
Care of Allamanda and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.