Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Bees
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
सागौन
QUICKSTICK
In German
Teak
QUICKSTICK
In French
Teak
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Teak
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Teak
QuickStick
In Polish
Teak
QUICKSTICK
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Teak and Quickstick
Season and care of Teak and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Quickstick season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Quickstick Physical Information
Teak and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Quickstick are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Quickstick
Care of Teak and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.