Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Sakaki
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
Sperrstrauch
Teak
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sakaki and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Sakaki and Teak? We provide you with everything About Sakaki and Teak. Sakaki doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Sakaki does not have fragrant flowers. Sakaki has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing and Teak has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing. 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 Sakaki and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sakaki and Teak
Season and care of Sakaki and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Sakaki and Teak Physical Information
Sakaki and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Teak are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sakaki and Teak
Care of Sakaki and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sakaki 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.