# Adansonia grandidieri

## **Adansonia grandidieri**

**[Adansonia grandidieri](https://seedlingsindia.in/products/adansonia-grandidieri?_pos=1&_psq=Adansonia+grandidieri&_ss=e&_v=1.0)**, commonly known as **Grandidier's Baobab**, is the most famous and iconic of all baobab species. Native to western Madagascar, this extraordinary tree is renowned for its massive bottle-shaped trunk and majestic appearance, earning it the nickname **"The Queen of Baobabs."**

### Key Features: [Adansonia grandidieri](https://amazon.in/seedlingsindia)

-   **Family:** Malvaceae
-   **Origin:** Western Madagascar
-   **Growth Type:** Deciduous pachycaul tree
-   **Height:** Can reach **20–30 meters (65–100 feet)** in habitat.
-   **Trunk:** Massive cylindrical trunk that stores large amounts of water.
-   **Leaves:** Palmately compound leaves with 5–7 leaflets, bright green in color.
-   **Flowers:** Large, creamy-white flowers that open in the evening and are pollinated mainly by bats.
-   **Fruit:** Large, egg-shaped fruits containing edible pulp and seeds.

### Trunk and Caudex Characteristics

Young plants develop a swollen base that gradually transforms into the species' famous:

-   Thick, smooth, grey trunk
-   Bottle-shaped or columnar form
-   Water-storing tissue that enables survival during long droughts

The trunk can reach several meters in diameter in mature specimens.

### Growing Conditions

**Light:**  
Prefers **full sun** and thrives in bright, warm conditions.

**Soil:**  
Requires an **extremely well-draining soil mix**, such as:

-   50% mineral material (sand, pumice, perlite)
-   50% organic cactus mix

**Watering:**

-   Water thoroughly during active growth (spring and summer).
-   Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.
-   Keep almost completely dry during winter dormancy.

**Temperature:**

-   Ideal range: **20–35°C**.
-   Sensitive to frost and should be protected below **10°C**.

### Growth Cycle

-   **Spring:** New leaves emerge.
-   **Summer:** Active growth and trunk expansion.
-   **Autumn:** Growth slows.
-   **Winter:** Deciduous dormancy; leaves are shed.

### Flowering

Flowering generally occurs only on mature trees, often after many years of growth. The spectacular flowers are:

-   Large and pendulous
-   Creamy white
-   Sweetly fragrant
-   Short-lived, opening at dusk and lasting one night.

### Care Tips

-   Grow in a **deep clay pot** to encourage healthy root development.
-   Avoid excessive watering, especially during dormancy.
-   Fertilize lightly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
-   Provide maximum sunlight for compact growth.

### Propagation

-   **Seeds:** The most common method. Scarifying or soaking the seeds in warm water for 24–48 hours improves germination.
-   **Cuttings:** Rarely used and generally less successful.

### Uses

-   Exceptional specimen for **caudiciform and bonsai collections**.
-   Ideal as a **container-grown baobab** in tropical and subtropical regions.
-   A prized collector's plant because of its iconic trunk shape.

## Details

- **Price:** 1499.0 INR
- **Vendor:** Seedlings India
- **Type:** Caudiciforms
- **Tags:** Adansonia grandidieri, baobab, caudex, caudex plant, caudiciform, collector, Madagascar, rare, rare plants, succulent

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> Updated: 2026-06-30