Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
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, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Arjuna
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Lignum Vitae
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Lignum Vitae
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Palo santo
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
arjuna
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
lignum Vitae
arjuna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Guaiacum
Terminilia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Arjuna Tree
Care of Lignum Vitae and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.