Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Loganiceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Teak
Season and care of Pinkroot and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Teak Physical Information
Pinkroot and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Teak are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pinkroot and Teak
Care of Pinkroot and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.