Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Africa
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Dracaena
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Dracaena
Baobab
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Baobab
In Portuguese
Dracaena
baobá
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Dracaena and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Dracaena and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Dracaena and Baobab. Dracaena doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Dracaena does not have fragrant flowers. Dracaena 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 Dracaena and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dracaena and Baobab
Season and care of Dracaena and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Baobab Physical Information
Dracaena and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Baobab are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Dracaena and Baobab
Care of Dracaena and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Dracaena 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.