Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Guaiacum officinale
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
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Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
हीथ
In German
Lignum Vitae
Heidekraut
In French
Lignum Vitae
bruyère
In Spanish
Palo santo
brezo
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
ερείκη
In Portuguese
pau-santo
urze
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
wrzos
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Heather
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Heather
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Heather is Acidic.
Lignum Vitae and Heather Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Heather are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Heather
Care of Lignum Vitae and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.