Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
ब्राह्मी
In German
Lignum Vitae
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Lignum Vitae
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Palo santo
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Brahmi
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Brahmi
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
brahmi
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Brahmi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Brahmi
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Brahmi Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Brahmi are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Brahmi
Care of Lignum Vitae and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.