Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Canary Islands
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Dracaena Marginata
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-14
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove branches
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
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
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Baobab
In German
Drachenbaum
Affenbrotbaum
In French
dragonnier
Baobab
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Baobab
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
baobá
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Baobab
In Latin
draco ligno
Baobab
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Dragon Tree and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Baobab. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Baobab has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Dragon Tree and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Baobab
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Baobab Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Baobab are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Baobab
Care of Dragon Tree and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.