Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires regular 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
Clay, 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
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
सागौन
sweetshrub
In German
Teak
sweetshrub
In French
Teak
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Teak
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Teak
sweetshrub
In Polish
Teak
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Tectona
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Teak and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Teak and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Sweetshrub season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Teak and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Sweetshrub
Care of Teak and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.