Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Baobab
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Baobab
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Baobab
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Baobab
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
baobá
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Baobab
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Adansonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Bombacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Baobab. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Baobab has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Pink Flame Tree and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Baobab
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Baobab season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Baobab Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Baobab are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color: Not Available
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Baobab
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Pink Flame Tree 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.