Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Broad
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Gladiolus
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Gladiolus
In Hindi
सागौन
ग्लेडियोलस
In Spanish
Teak
Gladiolus
In Portuguese
Teak
Gladiolus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ixieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixioideae
Properties of Teak and Gladiolus
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Gladiolus? We provide you with everything About Teak and Gladiolus. Teak doesn't have thorns and Gladiolus doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Gladiolus 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 Gladiolus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Gladiolus
Season and care of Teak and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and Gladiolus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Teak and Gladiolus Physical Information
Teak and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Gladiolus are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Teak and Gladiolus
Care of Teak and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.