Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southeastern United States
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used for making soaps
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, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Lignum Vitae
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Lignum Vitae
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Palo santo
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
lignum Vitae
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Lignum Vitae and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.