Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Central America, West Indies
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Open areas, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Red Banana
In French
Baobab
Red Banana
In Spanish
Baobab
Red Banana
In Greek
Baobab
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
baobá
Banana vermelha
In Polish
Baobab
Red Banana
In Latin
Baobab
ARIERA Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Zingiberales
Family
Bombacaceae
Strelitziaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Baobab and Red Banana
Season and care of Baobab and Red Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Red Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Baobab and Red Banana Physical Information
Baobab and Red Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Red Banana are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Red Banana
Care of Baobab and Red Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.