Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
-
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
ASTRANTIA
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Astrantia
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Hydrangea
In German
Lignum Vitae
Hortensie
In French
Lignum Vitae
Hortensia
In Spanish
Palo santo
Hortensia
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Hortênsia
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Hortensja
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Hibiscus
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Apiaceae
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Astrantia
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Astrantia is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Astrantia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astrantia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Astrantia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Astrantia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Astrantia Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Astrantia physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Astrantia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Astrantia are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Astrantia flower color: White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Crimson
- Astrantia leaf color: Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green and Ivory
Care of Lignum Vitae and Astrantia
Care of Lignum Vitae and Astrantia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Astrantia 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 Astrantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.