Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
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
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
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Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
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Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
सागौन
candelabra
In German
Teak
Kandelaber
In French
Teak
candélabre
In Spanish
Teak
Candelabra
In Portuguese
Teak
Candelabra
In Polish
Teak
świeczniki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Teak and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Teak and Candelabra. Teak doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Candelabra 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 and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Candelabra
Season and care of Teak and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Candelabra season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Candelabra Physical Information
Teak and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Candelabra are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Candelabra flower color: White
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Care of Teak and Candelabra
Care of Teak and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Candelabra 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 needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.