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Lignum Vitae
Lignum Vitae

Asafoetida
Asafoetida



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About Lignum Vitae and Asafoetida

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Herbs

Origin

Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
India, Iran

Types

Guaiacum officinale
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Number of Varieties

3-
0 40000
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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Desert, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-10
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Sunset Zone

H1, H2
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Habit

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm100.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

370.00 cm40.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red
Brownish Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Olive
Orange, Brown, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Olive
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Egg-shaped
Compound

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively

In Summer

Consistently
Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water
Moderate

In Winter

Moderate
Average Water

Soil

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, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap
Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GUAIACUM sanctum
Ferula assa-foetida

Common Name

Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Asafoetida

In Hindi

Lignum Vitae
हींग

In German

Lignum Vitae
asafoetida

In French

Lignum Vitae
Asafoetida

In Spanish

Palo santo
Asa fétida

In Greek

Lignum Vitae
Μηδικό σίλφιο

In Portuguese

pau-santo
Asafoetida

In Polish

Lignum Vitae
Asafoetida

In Latin

lignum Vitae
Asafoetida

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales
Apiales

Family

Zygophyllaceae
Fagaceae

Genus

Guaiacum
Ferula

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

3130
1 27800
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Properties of Lignum Vitae and Asafoetida

Wondering what are the properties of Lignum Vitae and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Lignum Vitae and Asafoetida. Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Lignum Vitae does not have fragrant flowers. Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Asafoetida

Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lignum Vitae and Asafoetida Physical Information

Lignum Vitae and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Asafoetida are as follows:

  • Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet

  • Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive

  • Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green

  • Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Lignum Vitae and Asafoetida

Care of Lignum Vitae and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Asafoetida pruning is done 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.