Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
सागौन
Tabernaemontana
In German
Teak
Tabernaemontana
In French
Teak
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Teak
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Teak
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Teak
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Teak
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Teak
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Verbenaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Tectona
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Teak and Crape Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Crape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Teak and Crape Jasmine. Teak doesn't have thorns and Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Teak and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Crape Jasmine season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Teak and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Teak and Crape Jasmine
Care of Teak and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.