Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
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Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Average
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 if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Skin irritation
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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
सागौन
पंख ईख घास
In German
Teak
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Teak
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Teak
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Teak
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Teak
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Teak
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Teak
Pluma Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Tectona
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Teak and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Teak and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Feather Reed Grass season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Teak and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Teak and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.