Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a 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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Baobab
candlenut पेड़
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Candlenut Baum
In French
Baobab
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Baobab
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Baobab
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
baobá
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Baobab
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Baobab
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malvales
Malpighiales
Family
Bombacaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Baobab and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Candlenut. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candlenut has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Baobab and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Candlenut
Season and care of Baobab and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Candlenut Physical Information
Baobab and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Candlenut are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Candlenut
Care of Baobab and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.