Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Palm or Cycad
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert
  
Dry Forest, Lowland
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Yellow, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
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
Not Available
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Inflammation, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Blood purifying
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
  
Other Uses
Gum, Used as a chewing gum, Wax
  
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CHAMAEDOREA pochutlensis
  
GUAIACUM sanctum
  
Common Name
Cannelilla Mexico
  
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
  
In Hindi
Canelilla
  
Holywood
  
In German
Euphorbia antisyphilitica
  
Holywood
  
In French
Canelilla
  
Holywood
  
In Spanish
Euphorbia antisyphilitica
  
Holywood
  
In Greek
Canelilla
  
Holywood
  
In Portuguese
Canelilla
  
Holywood
  
In Polish
Canelilla
  
Holywood
  
In Latin
Canelilla
  
Holywood
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Euphorbiales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Arecaceae
  
Zygophyllaceae
  
Genus
Euphorbia
  
Guaiacum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Euphorbieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
  
Zygophylloideae
  
Season and Care of Canelilla and Holywood
Season and care of Canelilla and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Canelilla and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Canelilla is Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Canelilla and Holywood Physical Information
Canelilla and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Canelilla height is 370.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Canelilla and Holywood are as follows:
Canelilla flower color: Yellow
Canelilla leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Canelilla and Holywood
Care of Canelilla and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canelilla 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 Canelilla 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.