Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
सागौन
Chionodoxa
In German
Teak
Chionodoxa
In French
Teak
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Teak
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Teak
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Teak
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Verbenaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Teak and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Teak and Chionodoxa. Teak doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Teak and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Chionodoxa season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Teak and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Teak and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Chionodoxa
Care of Teak and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.