Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, 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
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Delonix regia
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
Holywood
गुलमोहर
In German
Holywood
Flammenbaum
In French
Holywood
Delonix regia
In Spanish
Holywood
malinche
In Greek
Holywood
Delonix regia
In Portuguese
Holywood
flamboiã
In Polish
Holywood
wianowłostka królewska
In Latin
Holywood
CHORIZIA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Holywood and Royal Poinciana
Wondering what are the properties of Holywood and Royal Poinciana? We provide you with everything About Holywood and Royal Poinciana. Holywood doesn't have thorns and Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns. Also Holywood does not have fragrant flowers. Holywood has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Royal Poinciana has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Holywood and Royal Poinciana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Holywood and Royal Poinciana
Season and care of Holywood and Royal Poinciana is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Royal Poinciana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Poinciana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline.
Holywood and Royal Poinciana Physical Information
Holywood and Royal Poinciana physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Royal Poinciana are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
- Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Care of Holywood and Royal Poinciana
Care of Holywood and Royal Poinciana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.