Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
-
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Portuguese
Teak
Cebola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Verbenaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Teak and White Onion
Season and care of Teak and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and White Onion season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Teak and White Onion Physical Information
Teak and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Teak and White Onion are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and White Onion
Care of Teak and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.