Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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 Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Baobab
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Baobab
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Baobab
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Baobab
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
baobá
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Baobab
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Adansonia
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jacaranda and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Baobab. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Baobab has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. 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 Jacaranda and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Baobab
Season and care of Jacaranda and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Baobab season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Baobab Physical Information
Jacaranda and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Baobab are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Baobab
Care of Jacaranda and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Jacaranda 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.