Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Olive
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Holywood
In German
Lignum Vitae
Holywood
In French
Lignum Vitae
Holywood
In Spanish
Palo santo
Holywood
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Holywood
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Holywood
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Holywood
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Holywood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Holywood
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Holywood Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Holywood are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Lignum Vitae and Holywood
Care of Lignum Vitae and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Holywood pruning is done 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 Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.