Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Canary Islands
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
Baobab
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Drachenbaum
In French
Baobab
dragonnier
In Greek
Baobab
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
baobá
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Baobab
smok Drzewo
In Latin
Baobab
draco ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Baobab and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Dragon Tree. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like . 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 Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Baobab and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Baobab and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Dragon Tree
Care of Baobab and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.