Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Perennial
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
African Iris
Lignum Vitae
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Lignum Vitae
In French
African Iris
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Iris africano
Palo santo
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Iris africano
pau-santo
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
African Iris
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of African Iris and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of African Iris and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
African Iris and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of African Iris and Lignum Vitae
Care of African Iris and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.