Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Brazil
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Medium
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Baobab
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Dieffenbachie
In French
Baobab
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Baobab
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Baobab
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
baobá
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Baobab
Difenbachia seguine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Alismatales
Family
Bombacaceae
Araceae
Genus
Adansonia
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Baobab and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Dumbcane. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Dumbcane
Season and care of Baobab and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Dumbcane Physical Information
Baobab and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Dumbcane
Care of Baobab and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.