Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
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Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
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East Indian Oak, Teak
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Teak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Tectona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Twinleaf and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Teak? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Teak. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf has allergic reactions like and Teak has allergic reactions like . 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 Twinleaf and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Teak
Season and care of Twinleaf and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Twinleaf and Teak Physical Information
Twinleaf and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Teak are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Twinleaf and Teak
Care of Twinleaf and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.