Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
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
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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 dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Baobab
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Affenbrotbaum
rosa Ipe
In French
Baobab
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Baobab
Pink Ipe
In Portuguese
baobá
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Baobab
różowy Ipe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Baobab and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Baobab and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Baobab and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Pink Ipe
Care of Baobab and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.