Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Southeastern Asia
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue
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
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
White Star creeper
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
सागौन
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Teak
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Teak
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Teak
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Teak
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Teak
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Teak
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Teak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Teak
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
White Star Creeper and Teak Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Teak are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Teak
Care of White Star Creeper and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.