About Candelabro and Teak
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
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Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
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Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
-
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
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Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
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Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
candelabro
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
candelabro
सागौन
In German
candelabro
Teak
In French
candelabro
Teak
In Spanish
candelabro
Teak
In Portuguese
candelabro
Teak
In Polish
candelabro
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Candelabro and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Teak? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Teak. Candelabro has thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro 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 Candelabro and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Teak
Season and care of Candelabro and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Teak season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabro and Teak Physical Information
Candelabro and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Teak are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Teak
Care of Candelabro and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro 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.