Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
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
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma
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
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
सागौन
In German
Kracher penstemon
Teak
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Teak
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Teak
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Teak
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Teak
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Teak
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Teak
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Teak? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Teak. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Teak has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Firecracker Penstemon and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Teak
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Teak season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Teak Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Teak are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Teak
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Firecracker Penstemon 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.