Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, 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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Crested Iris
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
सागौन
In German
Crested Iris
Teak
In French
Crested Iris
Teak
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Teak
In Greek
Crested Iris
Teak
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Teak
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Teak
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Teak
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Crested Iris and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Teak? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Teak. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Teak has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crested Iris and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Teak
Season and care of Crested Iris and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Teak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Teak Physical Information
Crested Iris and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Teak are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Crested Iris and Teak
Care of Crested Iris and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.