Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
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Types
Guaiacum officinale
Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Macadamia
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Macadamia
In German
Lignum Vitae
Macadamia
In French
Lignum Vitae
Macadamia
In Spanish
Palo santo
Macadamia
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Macadamia
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Macadamia
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Macadamia
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Macadamia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Proteales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Proteaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Macadamia
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Macadamia Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Macadamia are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Lignum Vitae and Macadamia
Care of Lignum Vitae and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.