Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Guaiacum officinale
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 13, 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
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
QUICKSTICK
In German
Lignum Vitae
QUICKSTICK
In French
Lignum Vitae
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Palo santo
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
pau-santo
QuickStick
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Guaiacum
Gliricidia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Quickstick
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Quickstick Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Quickstick are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Quickstick
Care of Lignum Vitae and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.