Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Monarda didyma
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
सागौन
In German
Oswego Tee
Teak
In French
Oswego thé
Teak
In Spanish
té Oswego
Teak
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
Teak
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
Teak
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Teak
Family
Lamiaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Oswego Tea and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Oswego Tea and Teak? We provide you with everything About Oswego Tea and Teak. Oswego Tea doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Oswego Tea does not have fragrant flowers. Oswego Tea 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 Oswego Tea and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Teak
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Teak season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Oswego Tea and Teak Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Teak are as follows:
Care of Oswego Tea and Teak
Care of Oswego Tea and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea 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 Oswego Tea 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.