Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Grass
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
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
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
सागौन
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Teak
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Teak
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Teak
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Teak
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Teak
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Teak
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Tectona
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of St. Augustine Grass and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of St. Augustine Grass and Teak? We provide you with everything About St. Augustine Grass and Teak. St. Augustine Grass doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also St. Augustine Grass does not have fragrant flowers. St. Augustine Grass has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness and sneezing and Teak has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness 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 St. Augustine Grass and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Teak
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Teak Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Teak are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Teak
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.