Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Middle Africa
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Perennial Grass
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Elephant Grass
In German
Teak
Elefantengras
In French
Teak
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Teak
pasto elefante
In Greek
Teak
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Teak
capim-elefante
In Polish
Teak
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Teak
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Teak and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Teak and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Elephant Grass season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Teak and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Teak and Elephant Grass
Care of Teak and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.