Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Skyflower
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
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
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Birds
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DURANTA
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Duranta
Affenbrotbaum
In Spanish
Duranta
Baobab
In Portuguese
Duranta
baobá
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Duranta and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Duranta and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Duranta and Baobab. Duranta has thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Duranta does not have fragrant flowers. Duranta has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Baobab has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Duranta and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duranta and Baobab
Season and care of Duranta and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duranta and Baobab Physical Information
Duranta and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Baobab are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Duranta and Baobab
Care of Duranta and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Duranta 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.