Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Gastric, Kidney Stone
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, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
सागौन
काजू के पेड़
In German
Teak
Cashew Baum
In French
Teak
Anacardier
In Spanish
Teak
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
Teak
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
Teak
cajueiro
In Polish
Teak
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
Teak
cashew ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Properties of Teak and Cashew
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Cashew? We provide you with everything About Teak and Cashew. Teak doesn't have thorns and Cashew doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Cashew 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 Cashew and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Cashew
Season and care of Teak and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Cashew season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Cashew Physical Information
Teak and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Cashew are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
- Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Teak and Cashew
Care of Teak and Cashew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Cashew 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 Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.