Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Primula beesiana
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
सागौन
candelabra primrose
In German
Teak
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Teak
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Teak
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Teak
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Teak
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Teak
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Teak
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Properties of Teak and Candelabra Primrose
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About Teak and Candelabra Primrose. Teak doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Teak and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and Candelabra Primrose season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Teak and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Teak and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Teak and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Teak and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.