Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
False Aralia
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
falsch Aralia
Teak
In French
faux Aralia
Teak
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Teak
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Teak
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Teak
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Teak
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Teak
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Aralia and Teak
Season and care of False Aralia and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
False Aralia and Teak Physical Information
False Aralia and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Teak are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of False Aralia and Teak
Care of False Aralia and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia 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.