Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Well Drained
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, 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
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Teak
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Teak
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Teak
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Tectona
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bluebeard and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Bluebeard and Teak? We provide you with everything About Bluebeard and Teak. Bluebeard doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Bluebeard does not have fragrant flowers. Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Teak
Season and care of Bluebeard and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Teak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Teak Physical Information
Bluebeard and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Teak are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bluebeard and Teak
Care of Bluebeard and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bluebeard 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.