Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Dry Forest, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Sky Blue, Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Medium
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
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, Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Bark
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Bursera graveolens
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
In Hindi
Holywood
पालो सेंटो
In German
Holywood
Palo Santo
In French
Holywood
palo santo
In Spanish
Holywood
palo santo
In Greek
Holywood
palo santo
In Portuguese
Holywood
palo santo
In Polish
Holywood
palo santo
In Latin
Holywood
S. Palo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Palo Santo
Season and care of Holywood and Palo Santo is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Palo Santo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Palo Santo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Holywood and Palo Santo Physical Information
Holywood and Palo Santo physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Palo Santo are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
- Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Care of Holywood and Palo Santo
Care of Holywood and Palo Santo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.