Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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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
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Tabebuia
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Tabebuia
Baobab
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Baobab
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
baobá
In Polish
Tabebuia
Baobab
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Baobab
Season and care of Tabebuia and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Baobab season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Baobab Physical Information
Tabebuia and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Baobab are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Baobab
Care of Tabebuia and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Tabebuia 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.