Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Sand
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
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Beans
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
COTYLEDON
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Spanish
Teak
Cotyledon
In Greek
Teak
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Teak
Cotyledon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Tectona
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Teak and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Teak and Cotyledon. Teak doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Cotyledon
Season and care of Teak and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and Cotyledon season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Teak and Cotyledon Physical Information
Teak and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Cotyledon are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Teak and Cotyledon
Care of Teak and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.