Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, 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
Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
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
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Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
सागौन
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Teak
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Teak
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Teak
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Teak
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Teak
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Teak
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Tectona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Teak? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Teak. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Teak
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Teak Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Teak are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Teak
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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.