Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Elliptic
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Red Buckeye
In German
Lignum Vitae
Red Buckeye
In French
Lignum Vitae
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Palo santo
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Red Buckeye
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Red Buckeye
Care of Lignum Vitae and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.