Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Perennials
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
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Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
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
Insects
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Clivia
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Portuguese
Clivia
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Properties of Clivia and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Teak? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Teak. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Teak has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. 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 Clivia and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Teak
Season and care of Clivia and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Teak season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Teak Physical Information
Clivia and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Teak are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Clivia and Teak
Care of Clivia and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done 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 Clivia 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.