About Lemon Verbena and Teak
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Southeastern Asia
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
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
Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
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, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
सागौन
In German
Lemon Verbena
Teak
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Teak
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Teak
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Teak
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Teak
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Teak? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Teak. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Teak
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Teak Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Teak are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Teak
Care of Lemon Verbena and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena 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.