Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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, Partial 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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
सागौन
Pachyrhizus erosus
In French
Teak
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Teak
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Teak
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Teak
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Teak
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Teak
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Verbenaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tectona
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Teak and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Teak and Jicama. Teak doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Jicama
Season and care of Teak and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Jicama season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Jicama Physical Information
Teak and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Jicama are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Jicama
Care of Teak and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.