Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
ALOE vera
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Aloe vera, Korphad
In Hindi
Holywood
एलोविरा
In German
Holywood
Aloe Vera
In French
Holywood
Aloe vera
In Spanish
Holywood
Aloe vera
In Portuguese
Holywood
Aloe Vera
In Latin
Holywood
Aloe Vera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Holywood and Aloe Vera
Season and care of Holywood and Aloe Vera is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Aloe Vera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline.
Holywood and Aloe Vera Physical Information
Holywood and Aloe Vera physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Aloe Vera are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Holywood and Aloe Vera
Care of Holywood and Aloe Vera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.