Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Baobab
In German
Red Buckeye
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Red Buckeye
Baobab
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Baobab
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Baobab
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
baobá
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Baobab
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Baobab. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Baobab has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Red Buckeye and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Baobab
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Baobab season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Baobab Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Baobab are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Baobab
Care of Red Buckeye and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Red Buckeye 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.