Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Holywood
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Holywood
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Holywood
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Holywood
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Holywood
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Holywood
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Holywood
In Latin
Hedysarum
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Zygophylloideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Holywood
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Holywood? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Holywood. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Holywood doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Holywood has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Holywood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Holywood
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Holywood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Holywood Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Holywood are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Holywood
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.