Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green, 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
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
-
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Broccoli
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
ब्रोकली
In German
Lignum Vitae
Brokkoli
In French
Lignum Vitae
Brocoli
In Spanish
Palo santo
Brócoli
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
pau-santo
brócolis
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
brokuły
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Brocoli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Brassicaceae
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Broccoli
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Broccoli Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Broccoli are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Broccoli
Care of Lignum Vitae and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.