Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Australia
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lobulated
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
सागौन
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Teak
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Teak
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Teak
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Teak
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Teak
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Teak
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Teak
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Tectona
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Properties of Teak and Pink Flame Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Pink Flame Tree? We provide you with everything About Teak and Pink Flame Tree. Teak doesn't have thorns and Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Teak and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Pink Flame Tree season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Teak and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Teak and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Teak and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Pink Flame 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.