Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
सागौन
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Teak
Octopus tree
In French
Teak
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Teak
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Teak
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Teak
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Teak
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Teak
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Teak and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Teak and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Octopus Tree season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Teak and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Teak and Octopus Tree
Care of Teak and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.