Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Annona reticulate
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In German
Teak
Netzannone
In French
Teak
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
Teak
Annona reticulata
In Portuguese
Teak
coração-de-boi
In Polish
Teak
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Verbenaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Teak and Ramphal
Season and care of Teak and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Ramphal season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Ramphal Physical Information
Teak and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Ramphal are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
- Ramphal leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Ramphal
Care of Teak and Ramphal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.