Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, 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, Cadmium fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
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
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
Kermesbeere
Teak
In Spanish
Pokeberry
Teak
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pokeberry and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Teak? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Teak. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Teak has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. 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 Pokeberry and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Teak
Season and care of Pokeberry and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Teak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Pokeberry and Teak Physical Information
Pokeberry and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Teak are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pokeberry and Teak
Care of Pokeberry and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry 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.