Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, 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
Orange, 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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Plant Season
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Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
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
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Marigold
In German
Teak
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Teak
Caléndula
In Portuguese
Teak
Malmequer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Teak and Marigold
Season and care of Teak and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Marigold season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Teak and Marigold Physical Information
Teak and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Marigold are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Marigold
Care of Teak and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.