Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Baobab
सागर अंगूर
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Sea Grape
In French
Baobab
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Baobab
Sea Grape
In Greek
Baobab
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
baobá
Sea Grape
In Polish
Baobab
Sea Grape
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bombacaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Eriogonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Baobab and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Sea Grape. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Sea Grape
Season and care of Baobab and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Sea Grape Physical Information
Baobab and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Sea Grape are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Sea Grape
Care of Baobab and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.