Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Red spider mite
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TABEBUIA insignis
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Portuguese
Apamate
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Tabebuia Gomes
Tectona
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Apamate and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Apamate and Teak? We provide you with everything About Apamate and Teak. Apamate doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Apamate does not have fragrant flowers. Apamate has allergic reactions like and Teak 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 Apamate and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Apamate and Teak
Season and care of Apamate and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Apamate and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apamate season is Spring and Winter and Teak season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Apamate is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Apamate and Teak Physical Information
Apamate and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Apamate and Teak are as follows:
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
Apamate leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Apamate and Teak
Care of Apamate and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apamate pruning is done 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 Apamate 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.