Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Moisturizing, Nourishes scalp
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Laxative, Leprosy, Weight loss
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Trichosanthes cucumerina
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
snake gourd, serpent gourd, chichinda, padwal
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
Schlangenhaargurke
Teak
In French
Trichosanthes cucumerina
Teak
In Spanish
snake gourd
Teak
In Greek
φίδι κολοκύθα
Teak
In Portuguese
snake gourd
Teak
In Polish
Gurdlina ogórkowata
Teak
In Latin
snake gourd
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Snake Gourd and Teak
Season and care of Snake Gourd and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Gourd and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Teak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snake Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Gourd is Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Snake Gourd and Teak Physical Information
Snake Gourd and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Snake Gourd and Teak are as follows:
Snake Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Snake Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Snake Gourd and Teak
Care of Snake Gourd and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Snake Gourd 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.