Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Red Currant
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Red Currant
In German
Lignum Vitae
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Lignum Vitae
Groseille
In Spanish
Palo santo
Grosella
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Groselha
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
lignum Vitae
red RIBES
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Red Currant
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Red Currant Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Red Currant are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Red Currant
Care of Lignum Vitae and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.