Groundnut

Lignum Vitae

About Groundnut and Lignum Vitae

Groundnut

Lignum Vitae

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada

Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Guaiacum officinale

Number of Varieties

1003

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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-15

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AHS Heat Zone

9*1

12-10

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

18.00 cm300.00 cm

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm370.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Brown

Purple, Violet, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Egg-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Average Water

Consistently

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Wildflower

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

APIOS americana

GUAIACUM sanctum

Common Name

American potato-bean, Ground-bean, Groundnut

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

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Family

Fabaceae

Zygophyllaceae

Genus

Guaiacum

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

203

1 27800

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Properties of Groundnut and Lignum Vitae

Wondering what are the properties of Groundnut and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Groundnut and Lignum Vitae. Groundnut doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Groundnut does not have fragrant flowers. Groundnut 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 Groundnut and Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Groundnut and Lignum Vitae

Season and care of Groundnut and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Groundnut and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Groundnut season is Summer and Lignum Vitae season is Summer. The type of soil for Groundnut is Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Groundnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.

Groundnut and Lignum Vitae Physical Information

Groundnut and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Groundnut height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Groundnut and Lignum Vitae are as follows:

Groundnut flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Brown
Groundnut leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive

Care of Groundnut and Lignum Vitae

Care of Groundnut and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Groundnut 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 Groundnut needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.