Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
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Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
सागौन
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Teak
Echte Kamille
In French
Teak
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Teak
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Teak
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Teak
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Teak
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Teak
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Teak and German Chamomile
Season and care of Teak and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and German Chamomile season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and German Chamomile Physical Information
Teak and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Teak and German Chamomile are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and German Chamomile
Care of Teak and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and German Chamomile pruning is done 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.