Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Woodlands
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
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
Aphids, Insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
सागौन
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Teak
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Teak
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Teak
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Teak
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Teak
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Teak
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Teak
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Kukui and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Teak? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Teak. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Teak has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Kukui and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Teak
Season and care of Kukui and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Teak Physical Information
Kukui and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Teak are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kukui and Teak
Care of Kukui and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.