Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Hybrid origin, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
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
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Cough, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
PRUNUS dulcis 'Carmel'
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Almond
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
बादाम
In German
Lignum Vitae
Mandel
In French
Lignum Vitae
Amande
In Spanish
Palo santo
Almendra
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Αμύγδαλο
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Amêndoa
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Migdałowy
In Latin
lignum Vitae
amygdalus, impinguabitur locusta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lignum Vitae and Almond
Wondering what are the properties of Lignum Vitae and Almond? We provide you with everything About Lignum Vitae and Almond. Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns and Almond doesn't have thorns. Also Lignum Vitae does not have fragrant flowers. Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Almond 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 Lignum Vitae and Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Almond
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Almond season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Almond is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Almond Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Almond height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Almond are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Almond
Care of Lignum Vitae and Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Almond pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.