Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Crimson
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
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Daphne plant
In Hindi
सागौन
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Teak
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Teak
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Teak
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Teak
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Teak
Daphne planta
In Polish
Teak
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Teak
Daphne plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Teak and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Teak and Daphne. Teak doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Daphne 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 Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Daphne
Season and care of Teak and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and Daphne season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Teak and Daphne Physical Information
Teak and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Daphne are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Teak and Daphne
Care of Teak and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.