Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Dry Forest, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Sky Blue, Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Bark
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Bursera graveolens
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
In Hindi
सागौन
पालो सेंटो
In German
Teak
Palo Santo
In French
Teak
palo santo
In Spanish
Teak
palo santo
In Portuguese
Teak
palo santo
In Polish
Teak
palo santo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Teak and Palo Santo
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Palo Santo? We provide you with everything About Teak and Palo Santo. Teak doesn't have thorns and Palo Santo doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Palo Santo
Season and care of Teak and Palo Santo is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Palo Santo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and Palo Santo season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Palo Santo Physical Information
Teak and Palo Santo physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Palo Santo are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
- Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Palo Santo
Care of Teak and Palo Santo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.