Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Caribbean
Types
not available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Long Linear
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
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
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
फ्यूशिया
In German
Lignum Vitae
Fuchsie
In French
Lignum Vitae
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Palo santo
Fucsia
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
φουξία
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Fúcsia
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Fuksja
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Fuchsia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lignum Vitae and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Lignum Vitae and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Lignum Vitae and Fuchsia. Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Lignum Vitae does not have fragrant flowers. Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lignum Vitae and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Fuchsia
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Fuchsia Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Fuchsia are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Fuchsia
Care of Lignum Vitae and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.