Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Southeastern Asia
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
सागौन
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Teak
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Teak
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Teak
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Teak
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Teak
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bael and Teak
Season and care of Bael and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Teak Physical Information
Bael and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Teak are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bael and Teak
Care of Bael and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bael 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.