Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
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Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
सागौन
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Teak
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Teak
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Teak
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Teak
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Teak
mandrake americano
In Polish
Teak
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Teak
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Verbenaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Tectona
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Teak and Mayapple
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Mayapple? We provide you with everything About Teak and Mayapple. Teak doesn't have thorns and Mayapple doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Mayapple 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 Mayapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Mayapple
Season and care of Teak and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Mayapple season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Mayapple Physical Information
Teak and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Mayapple are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Mayapple
Care of Teak and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.