Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
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Types
Guaiacum officinale
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Consistently
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Moderate
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Lignum Vitae
Narzissen
In French
Lignum Vitae
Narcissus
In Spanish
Palo santo
Narcissus
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Narcissus
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Narcyz
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Jonquil
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Jonquil Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Jonquil are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Jonquil
Care of Lignum Vitae and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.