Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
California
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Matilija Poppy
In German
Lignum Vitae
Matilija Poppy
In French
Lignum Vitae
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Palo santo
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Papaverales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lignum Vitae and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Lignum Vitae and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Lignum Vitae and Matilija Poppy. Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Lignum Vitae does not have fragrant flowers. Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lignum Vitae and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Matilija Poppy
Care of Lignum Vitae and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.