Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs small amount of 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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
सागौन
Snow Flake
In German
Teak
Schneeflocke
In French
Teak
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Teak
Copo de nieve
In Greek
Teak
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
Teak
Floco de neve
In Polish
Teak
Płatek śniegu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Verbenaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Teak and Snow Flake
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Snow Flake? We provide you with everything About Teak and Snow Flake. Teak doesn't have thorns and Snow Flake doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Snow Flake
Season and care of Teak and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Snow Flake season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Snow Flake Physical Information
Teak and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Snow Flake are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Teak and Snow Flake
Care of Teak and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.