Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
Beans
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Teak
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Teak
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Teak
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Tectona
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Cotyledon and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Cotyledon and Teak? We provide you with everything About Cotyledon and Teak. Cotyledon doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Cotyledon does not have fragrant flowers. Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease and Teak has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease. 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 Cotyledon and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Teak
Season and care of Cotyledon and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotyledon and Teak Physical Information
Cotyledon and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Teak are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cotyledon and Teak
Care of Cotyledon and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.