Haldina cordifolia, syn. Adina cordifolia, is a flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae, the sole species in the genus Haldina. It is native to southern Asia, from India east to Yunnan and Vietnam and south to Peninsular Malaysia. It is known as "Haldu", Kadam or Kadamba in Hindi and Gáo tròn in Vietnamese. Haldina cordifolia is a deciduous tree that can grow well over 20 metres high. The flowers may be insignificant individually but can be seen as attractive when they bloom together in inflorescences with a circumference of 20–30 mm. They are usually yellow often tinged with a shade of pink. H. cordifolia usually blossoms during winter (dry season) months. The bark of the tree acts as an antiseptic.
Yellow teak has strong resistance to disease and is typically not prone to illness. In terms of care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only light watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Yellow teak is suitable for people with outdoor spaces, such as a garden or a deck, and does not demand extensive care experience.
How to keep Haldina Cordifolia.
Light
Yellow teak is native to open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest margins, where light is plentiful. It thrives in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, showing adaptability to different sunlight conditions.
Temperature
Yellow teak originates from regions where temperatures fall between 68 and 95°F (20 to 35℃). Those temperatures align best with its thermal preferences. In colder seasons, you may need to provide additional warmth to recreate its native conditions.
Fertilizer
Fertilization is essential for caring for Yellow teak. Regular feeding during the growing season maintains the energy needed for its showy leaves and supports overall growth. Neglecting fertilization can lead to unhealthy leaves, reduced ornamental value, and stunted or weak growth that is prone to breakage.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Haldina
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9
- Mature Height
- 20.12 m
- Mature Spread
- 2.13 m
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Other names.
