Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Orange
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Mandarine
In French
Baobab
mandarine
In Spanish
Baobab
mandarina
In Greek
Baobab
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
baobá
tangerina
In Polish
Baobab
mandarynka
In Latin
Baobab
Tangerine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Bombacaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Baobab and Tangerine
Season and care of Baobab and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Tangerine Physical Information
Baobab and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Tangerine are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Tangerine
Care of Baobab and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
