Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Wild
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
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
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Bahia Grass
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
सागौन
In German
Bahia Grass
Teak
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Teak
In Spanish
bahia hierba
Teak
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
Teak
In Portuguese
bahia grama
Teak
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Teak
In Latin
bahia herba
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bahia Grass and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Bahia Grass and Teak? We provide you with everything About Bahia Grass and Teak. Bahia Grass doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Bahia Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bahia Grass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma and Teak has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma. 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 Bahia Grass and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Teak
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Bahia Grass and Teak Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Teak are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color:
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bahia Grass and Teak
Care of Bahia Grass and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bahia Grass 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.