Jacaranda

Teak

About Jacaranda and Teak

Jacaranda

Teak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Caribbean

Southeastern Asia

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak

Number of Varieties

185

0 40000

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Hillside, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1210-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm2,740.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds, Woodpeckers

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Eye irritation, Red eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Root bark

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

TECTONA grandis

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

East Indian Oak, Teak

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

सागौन

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Teak

In French

Flamboyant bleu

Teak

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Teak

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Teak

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

Teak

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Teak

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Teak

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Lamiales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Tectona

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

185

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Teak

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Teak? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Teak. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Teak has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. 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 Jacaranda and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Teak

Season and care of Jacaranda and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Teak season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.

Jacaranda and Teak Physical Information

Jacaranda and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Teak are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Jacaranda and Teak

Care of Jacaranda and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Jacaranda 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.