Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Japan
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Portuguese
Teak
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Teak and Sasanqua
Season and care of Teak and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Sasanqua season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Sasanqua Physical Information
Teak and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Sasanqua are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Teak and Sasanqua
Care of Teak and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.