Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Perennial
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
African Iris
सागौन
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Teak
In French
African Iris
Teak
In Spanish
Iris africano
Teak
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Teak
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Teak
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Teak
In Latin
African Iris
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of African Iris and Teak
Season and care of African Iris and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Teak Physical Information
African Iris and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Teak are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of African Iris and Teak
Care of African Iris and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.