Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Australia
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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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
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Eucalyptus
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Eucalyptus
In German
Teak
Eukalyptus
In French
Teak
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Teak
Eucalipto
In Portuguese
Teak
Eucalipto
In Polish
Teak
Eukaliptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Teak and Eucalyptus
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Eucalyptus? We provide you with everything About Teak and Eucalyptus. Teak doesn't have thorns and Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Teak and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Eucalyptus season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Teak and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Teak and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Teak and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Teak and Eucalyptus
Care of Teak and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.