Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
-
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
10-14
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
tabardillo
Baobab
In German
tabardillo
Affenbrotbaum
In French
tabardillo
Baobab
In Spanish
tabardillo
Baobab
In Greek
Tabardillo
Baobab
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
baobá
In Polish
Tabardillo
Baobab
In Latin
Tabardillo
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Adansonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Tabardillo and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Tabardillo and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Tabardillo and Baobab. Tabardillo has thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Tabardillo does not have fragrant flowers. Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Baobab
Season and care of Tabardillo and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Baobab season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabardillo and Baobab Physical Information
Tabardillo and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Baobab are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Tabardillo and Baobab
Care of Tabardillo and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Tabardillo 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.