Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
it is a type of oleander
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
-
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
THEVETIA peruviana
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
In German
Teak
Gelbe Oleander
In French
Teak
Oleander Jaune
In Spanish
Teak
Oleander amarillo
In Greek
Teak
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Teak
Oleander amarelo
In Polish
Teak
żółta Oleander
In Latin
Teak
Yellow haurit Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Verbenaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Teak and Yellow Oleander
Season and care of Teak and Yellow Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Yellow Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Yellow Oleander season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Yellow Oleander Physical Information
Teak and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Yellow Oleander are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
- Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Yellow Oleander
Care of Teak and Yellow Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.