Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
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 Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
हिम चम्पा
In German
Lignum Vitae
Magnolienbaum
In French
Lignum Vitae
magnolia
In Spanish
Palo santo
árbol de magnolia
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Magnolia δέντρο
In Portuguese
pau-santo
magnólia
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
magnolia drzewa
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Magnolia lignum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Magnolia Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Magnolia Tree
Care of Lignum Vitae and Magnolia Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.