Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Grapefruit
In German
Teak
Grapefruit
In French
Teak
pamplemousse
In Greek
Teak
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Teak
Toranja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Teak and Grapefruit
Season and care of Teak and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Grapefruit season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Grapefruit Physical Information
Teak and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Grapefruit are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Teak and Grapefruit
Care of Teak and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.