Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Root
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Lignum Vitae
Octopus tree
In French
Lignum Vitae
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Palo santo
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
lignum Vitae
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Guaiacum
Schefflera
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Octopus Tree
Care of Lignum Vitae and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.