Teak.

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Niveau d'entretien

Difficile

Type de plante

Deciduous tree

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

100 to 130 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 10 à 12

Floraison

Late summer to early autumn

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.

Engrais

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining, deep, fertile soil

pH du sol

6.5 to 7.5

Température

15 à 40°C

Humidité

60 à 90%

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

The plant is not considered edible for humans.

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

20 à 40m

Envergure

10 à 20m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

brown, Winter

Problèmes courants

• 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.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings

Quand planter

Spring, Early rainy season

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

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Lamiaceae

Genre

Tectona

Ordre

Lamiales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

South and Southeast Asia

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, habitat for forest birds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

timber production, ornamental shade tree, traditional medicine

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.