Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
India, Melanesia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Over-head watering
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Grown for shade, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
MANGIFERA indica
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Mango
In Hindi
Baobab
आम का पेड़
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Mango Baum
In French
Baobab
Manguier
In Spanish
Baobab
Árbol de mango
In Greek
Baobab
Mango Tree
In Portuguese
baobá
Mangueira
In Polish
Baobab
Drzewo mango
In Latin
Baobab
Mango ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Bombacaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Mangifera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Baobab and Mango Tree
Season and care of Baobab and Mango Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Mango Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Mango Tree Physical Information
Baobab and Mango Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Mango Tree are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Mango Tree
Care of Baobab and Mango Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.