Teak.

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Nivel de cuidados

Difícil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

100 to 130 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 10 a 12

Floración

Late summer to early autumn

Cuidados

This tree needs plenty of space and intense, direct sunlight to thrive. Keep an eye out for yellowing leaves which often indicate poor drainage or insufficient light. It requires a warm, humid environment to mimic its native tropical habitat.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Prune during the dormant season to maintain shape and remove dead wood.

Trasplante

Repot only while the tree is young and small enough to manage.

Suelo

Well draining, deep, fertile soil

pH del suelo

6.5 to 7.5

Temperatura

15 a 40°C

Humedad

60 a 90%

Seguridad

Personas

The leaves and bark contain compounds that can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Niños

The large, coarse leaves can be abrasive to young children's skin.

Alérgenos por contacto

Contact with the sawdust or fresh leaves may cause dermatitis in some people.

Alérgenos en el aire

Fine wood dust generated during processing can act as a respiratory irritant.

Comestibilidad

The plant is not considered edible for humans.

Cómo identificarla

• Large, ovate, opposite leaves
• Rough, papery leaf texture
• Small, fragrant white flowers
• Hard, woody fruit capsules
• Greyish brown, fissured bark

Altura

20 a 40m

Anchura

10 a 20m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

brown, Winter

Problemas frecuentes

• Teak defoliator — Caterpillars that feed on the foliage and can cause significant leaf loss.
• Leaf rust — Fungal infection causing yellow or brown spots on the leaves.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

Spring, Early rainy season

Teak is best grown in large scale forestry settings rather than small garden guilds.

Buenas compañeras

• Cafeto — Coffee often grows well in the light shade provided by teak plantations.

Especies parecidas

• Pericopsis elata — It is often used as a substitute for true teak in woodworking.

Ciencia

Familia

Lamiaceae

Género

Tectona

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

South and Southeast Asia

Conservación

While widely cultivated, wild populations are increasingly threatened by habitat loss.

It thrives in monsoon forests where it drops its leaves during the dry season to conserve water.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, habitat for forest birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

timber production, ornamental shade tree, traditional medicine

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow teak in a pot?

It is not practical due to the tree's massive size and deep root system.

How fast does teak grow?

It is a relatively fast growing tree in optimal tropical conditions.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Tectona comes from the Portuguese word teca, which is derived from the Malayalam word tekka.

Bueno saberlo

• Teak is one of the most valuable timbers on the planet.
• The leaves are often used as plates or food wrappers in parts of Southeast Asia.
• Teak trees can live for over 100 years in their native environment.
• The wood contains natural oils that make it highly resistant to termites.