Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oval
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, 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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making 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
Flower borders, Landscape
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
सागौन
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Teak
In French
Matricaire odorante
Teak
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Teak
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Teak
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Teak
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pineapple Weed and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple Weed and Teak? We provide you with everything About Pineapple Weed and Teak. Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple Weed has allergic reactions like and Teak has allergic reactions like . 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 Pineapple Weed and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Teak
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Teak season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple Weed and Teak Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Teak are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Teak
Care of Pineapple Weed and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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.