Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Spanish
Holywood
Zizka
In Portuguese
Holywood
Zizka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Holywood and Zizka
Season and care of Holywood and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zizka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Holywood and Zizka Physical Information
Holywood and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Zizka are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Holywood and Zizka
Care of Holywood and Zizka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.