Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
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Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Olive
Leaf Shape
Compound
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
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
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
False Aralia
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Aralia
Lignum Vitae
In German
falsch Aralia
Lignum Vitae
In French
faux Aralia
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Palo santo
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Aralia false
pau-santo
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
falsum Aralia
lignum Vitae
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of False Aralia and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of False Aralia and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Aralia and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
False Aralia and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of False Aralia and Lignum Vitae
Care of False Aralia and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.