Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Sap
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
सागौन
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Teak
Tiger Tree
In French
Teak
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Teak
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Teak
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Teak
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Teak
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Verbenaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Teak and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Teak and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Tiger Tree season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Teak and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Teak and Tiger Tree
Care of Teak and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.