Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Caribbean
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
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 Shape
Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Baobab
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Baobab
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Baobab
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Baobab
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
baobá
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Baobab
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Baobab
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bombacaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Baobab and Jacaranda
Season and care of Baobab and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Jacaranda Physical Information
Baobab and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Jacaranda
Care of Baobab and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.