Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Teak
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Teak
In Latin
semina Carom
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Tectona
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Teak
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Ajwain plant and Teak Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Teak are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Teak
Care of Ajwain plant and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.