Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
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African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-14
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Baobab
In German
Candlenut Baum
Affenbrotbaum
In French
arbre Candlenut
Baobab
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Baobab
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Baobab
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
baobá
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Baobab
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Baobab
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Adansonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Candlenut and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Baobab. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Baobab 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 Candlenut and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Baobab
Season and care of Candlenut and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Baobab Physical Information
Candlenut and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Baobab are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Baobab
Care of Candlenut and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.