Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
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
10-15
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
-
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE fruticosa
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Good Luck Tree, Hawaiian Ti, Tiplant
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
Family
Liliaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Properties of Good Luck Tree and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Good Luck Tree and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Good Luck Tree and Lignum Vitae. Good Luck Tree doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Good Luck Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Good Luck Tree 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 Good Luck Tree and Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Good Luck Tree and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Good Luck Tree and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Good Luck Tree and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Good Luck Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Good Luck Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Good Luck Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Good Luck Tree and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Good Luck Tree and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Good Luck Tree height is 320.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Good Luck Tree and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Good Luck Tree flower color: White and Purple
Good Luck Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink and Dark Red
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Good Luck Tree and Lignum Vitae
Care of Good Luck Tree and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Good Luck Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Good Luck Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.