Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged 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
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Dental erosion
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Shiraz Limoo
सागौन
In German
Bearss Kalk
Teak
In French
Bearss chaux
Teak
In Spanish
Bearss cal
Teak
In Greek
BEARSS ασβέστη
Teak
In Portuguese
Bearss cal
Teak
In Polish
bearss wapna
Teak
In Latin
bearss lime
Teak
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bearss Lime and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Bearss Lime and Teak? We provide you with everything About Bearss Lime and Teak. Bearss Lime has thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Bearss Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Bearss Lime has allergic reactions like Dental erosion and Teak has allergic reactions like Dental erosion. 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 Bearss Lime and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearss Lime and Teak
Season and care of Bearss Lime and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Bearss Lime and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearss Lime is Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearss Lime and Teak Physical Information
Bearss Lime and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bearss Lime and Teak are as follows:
Bearss Lime flower color: White
Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bearss Lime and Teak
Care of Bearss Lime and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bearss Lime 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.