Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern Asia
Types
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Viola
East Indian Oak, Teak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Violaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Viola and Teak
Season and care of Viola and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Viola and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Viola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Viola and Teak Physical Information
Viola and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Viola 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 Viola and Teak are as follows:
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
Viola leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Viola and Teak
Care of Viola and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Viola pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Viola 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.