Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Tree
Origin
India
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cassia fistula
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
golden shower tree
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
Röhren-Kassie
Teak
In French
Cassia fistula
Teak
In Spanish
Cassia fistula
Teak
In Greek
Cassia συρίγγιο
Teak
In Portuguese
Cássia-imperial
Teak
In Polish
Cassia przetoka
Teak
In Latin
cassia fistula
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cassia Fistula and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Fistula and Teak? We provide you with everything About Cassia Fistula and Teak. Cassia Fistula doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Fistula does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Fistula has allergic reactions like Not Available and Teak has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Cassia Fistula and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cassia Fistula and Teak
Season and care of Cassia Fistula and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Fistula and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Fistula season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Fistula is Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Cassia Fistula and Teak Physical Information
Cassia Fistula and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cassia Fistula and Teak are as follows:
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cassia Fistula and Teak
Care of Cassia Fistula and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Cassia Fistula 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.