Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South America
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Peanut
In Greek
Teak
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Teak
Amendoim
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Properties of Teak and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Teak and Peanut. Teak doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Peanut 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 Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Peanut
Season and care of Teak and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and Peanut season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Teak and Peanut Physical Information
Teak and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Teak and Peanut are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Teak and Peanut
Care of Teak and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.