Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Sea Grape
In Hindi
सागौन
सागर अंगूर
In Spanish
Teak
Sea Grape
In Greek
Teak
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Teak
Sea Grape
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Verbenaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Properties of Teak and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Teak and Sea Grape. Teak doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Sea Grape
Season and care of Teak and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Sea Grape season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Sea Grape Physical Information
Teak and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Sea Grape are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Teak and Sea Grape
Care of Teak and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.