Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
12-10
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Lignum Vitae
In German
Hortensie
Lignum Vitae
In French
Hortensia
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Hortensia
Palo santo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
pau-santo
In Polish
Hortensja
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Hibiscus
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Ophiuroides
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Centipede Grass and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Lignum Vitae. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Centipede Grass and Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Centipede Grass and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Centipede Grass and Lignum Vitae
Care of Centipede Grass and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.