Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Mareer, Manjak
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Brown
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
Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Baobab
In German
Cordia subcordata
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Cordia subcordata
Baobab
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Baobab
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Baobab
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
baobá
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Baobab
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Kou and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Kou and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Kou and Baobab. Kou doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Kou does not have fragrant flowers. Kou has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting and Baobab has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching 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 Kou and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kou and Baobab
Season and care of Kou and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Baobab Physical Information
Kou and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Baobab are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Baobab
Care of Kou and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Kou 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.