Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Pinguicula vulgaris, Pinguicula moranensis, Pinguicula alpina
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Damp Places, Fens, Gravels, meadows, Moist Soils, shores, Shores of rivers or lakes, springs, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Cough, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
PINGUICULA
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Butterwort
In Hindi
सागौन
Butterwort plant
In German
Teak
Fettkraut Pflanze
In French
Teak
plante Butterwort
In Spanish
Teak
planta butterwort
In Greek
Teak
φυτό Butterwort
In Portuguese
Teak
planta Butterwort
In Polish
Teak
Butterwort roślin
In Latin
Teak
Butterwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Verbenaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Properties of Teak and Butterwort
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Butterwort? We provide you with everything About Teak and Butterwort. Teak doesn't have thorns and Butterwort doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Butterwort 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 Butterwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Butterwort
Season and care of Teak and Butterwort is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Butterwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and Butterwort season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Butterwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterwort is Acidic.
Teak and Butterwort Physical Information
Teak and Butterwort physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Butterwort height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Teak and Butterwort are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Butterwort flower color: Not Available
- Butterwort leaf color: Not Available
Care of Teak and Butterwort
Care of Teak and Butterwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Butterwort 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 Butterwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.