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
Woodlands
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
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
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Baobab
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Baobab
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Baobab
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
baobá
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Baobab
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Baobab
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Euphorbiales
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 Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Kukui. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like Not Available and Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Kukui
Season and care of Baobab and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Kukui Physical Information
Baobab and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Kukui are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Kukui
Care of Baobab and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.