Teak

Broomsedge

About Teak and Broomsedge

Teak

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Grass

Origin

Southeastern Asia

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Hillside, tropical environments

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,740.00 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Woodpeckers

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Eye irritation, Red eyes

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

Sometimes

Insignificant

Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root bark

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TECTONA grandis

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

East Indian Oak, Teak

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

सागौन

Broomsedge grass

In German

Teak

broomsedge Gras

In French

Teak

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

Teak

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Teak

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

Teak

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

Teak

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

Teak

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Cyperales

Family

Verbenaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Tectona

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Teak and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Teak and Broomsedge. Teak doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Teak and Broomsedge

Season and care of Teak and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Broomsedge season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Teak and Broomsedge Physical Information

Teak and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Teak and Broomsedge are as follows:

Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Teak and Broomsedge

Care of Teak and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.