Allamanda

Lignum Vitae

About Allamanda and Lignum Vitae

Allamanda

Lignum Vitae

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

Types

Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii

Guaiacum officinale

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions

Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1410-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon

Purple, Violet, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Pink

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Bell Shaped

Egg-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Consistently

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves

Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize three times a year

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Sap

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'

GUAIACUM sanctum

Common Name

Golden Trumpet Vine

Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae

In Hindi

Allamanda

Lignum Vitae

In German

Allamanda

Lignum Vitae

In French

Allamanda

Lignum Vitae

In Spanish

Allamanda

Palo santo

In Greek

Allamanda

Lignum Vitae

In Portuguese

Allamanda

pau-santo

In Polish

Allamanda

Lignum Vitae

In Latin

Allamanda

lignum Vitae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Sapindales

Family

Apocynaceae

Zygophyllaceae

Genus

Allamanda

Guaiacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Apocyneae

Subfamily

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

123

1 27800

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Properties of Allamanda and Lignum Vitae

Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Lignum Vitae. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Allamanda and Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Allamanda and Lignum Vitae

Season and care of Allamanda and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.

Allamanda and Lignum Vitae Physical Information

Allamanda and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Lignum Vitae are as follows:

Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive

Care of Allamanda and Lignum Vitae

Care of Allamanda and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.