Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during 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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Crossandra, firecracker flower
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Crossandra
Lignum Vitae
In German
Crossandra
Lignum Vitae
In French
Crossandra
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Crossandra
Palo santo
In Greek
Crossandra
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Crossandra
pau-santo
In Polish
Crossandra
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Crossandra
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Acanthaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Crossandra
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Crossandra and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Crossandra and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crossandra and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Crossandra and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Crossandra and Lignum Vitae
Care of Crossandra and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.