Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Australia
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
बोतल ट्री
In German
Lignum Vitae
Flaschenbaum
In French
Lignum Vitae
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Palo santo
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Guaiacum
brachychiton
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Lignum Vitae and Bottle Tree
Care of Lignum Vitae and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.