Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
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Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
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Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
TABEBUIA insignis
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
In Portuguese
Teak
Apamate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Verbenaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Tectona
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Teak and Apamate
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Apamate? We provide you with everything About Teak and Apamate. Teak doesn't have thorns and Apamate doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Apamate has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes. 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 Teak and Apamate and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Apamate
Season and care of Teak and Apamate is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Apamate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Apamate season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Apamate is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Apamate Physical Information
Teak and Apamate physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Apamate are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Apamate leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Apamate
Care of Teak and Apamate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Apamate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.