Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Guaiacum officinale
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, 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, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
pinkroot
In German
Lignum Vitae
Spigelia
In French
Lignum Vitae
Spigelia
In Spanish
Palo santo
Spigelia
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Spigelia
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Spigelia
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Spigelia
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Spigelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Pinkroot
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Pinkroot Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Pinkroot are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Pinkroot
Care of Lignum Vitae and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.