Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
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African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
coastal environs
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Pitanga
Affenbrotbaum
In Spanish
Pitanga
Baobab
In Portuguese
Pitanga
baobá
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pitanga and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Baobab. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Baobab has allergic reactions like . 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 Pitanga and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Baobab
Season and care of Pitanga and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Baobab season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Baobab Physical Information
Pitanga and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Baobab are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Baobab
Care of Pitanga and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Pitanga 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.