Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
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Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
-
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
Baobab
काजू के पेड़
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Cashew Baum
In French
Baobab
Anacardier
In Spanish
Baobab
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
Baobab
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
baobá
cajueiro
In Polish
Baobab
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
Baobab
cashew ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Bombacaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Anacardium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Season and Care of Baobab and Cashew
Season and care of Baobab and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Cashew Physical Information
Baobab and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Cashew are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Cashew
Care of Baobab and Cashew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Cashew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.