Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, 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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
IRIS
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Iris
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Iris
In German
Lignum Vitae
Iris
In French
Lignum Vitae
Iris
In Spanish
Palo santo
Iris
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Ίρις
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Íris
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Irys
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Iris
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Iris Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Iris are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Lignum Vitae and Iris
Care of Lignum Vitae and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.