Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Kigelia africana
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Dark Red, Tan
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
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Poisonous when unripe
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Dried seeds, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
KIGELIA africana
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Sausage Tree
In Hindi
Baobab
Sausage Tree
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Sausage Tree
In French
Baobab
saucisse Arbre
In Spanish
Baobab
Árbol de salchicha
In Greek
Baobab
λουκάνικο δέντρο
In Portuguese
baobá
Árvore de salsicha
In Polish
Baobab
kiełbasa Drzewo
In Latin
Baobab
farciminis ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Kaempferia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Baobab and Sausage Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Sausage Tree? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Sausage Tree. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Sausage Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Sausage Tree has allergic reactions like . 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 Sausage Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Sausage Tree
Season and care of Baobab and Sausage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Sausage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Sausage Tree Physical Information
Baobab and Sausage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Sausage Tree are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Sausage Tree
Care of Baobab and Sausage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Sausage 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 Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.