Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Myrtus communis
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
-
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Myrtus communis
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
सागौन
Common myrtle
In French
Teak
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Teak
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Teak
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Teak
murta comum
In Polish
Teak
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Teak
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Teak and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Teak and Common Myrtle. Teak doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Teak and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Common Myrtle season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Teak and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Teak and Common Myrtle
Care of Teak and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.