Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
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
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
सागौन
Siberian Iris
In German
Teak
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Teak
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Teak
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Teak
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Teak
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Teak
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Teak
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Teak and Siberian Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Siberian Iris? We provide you with everything About Teak and Siberian Iris. Teak doesn't have thorns and Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Teak and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Siberian Iris season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Teak and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Teak and Siberian Iris
Care of Teak and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.