Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Rosa glauca
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
red leaved rose
In German
Lignum Vitae
Rotblatt-Rose
In French
Lignum Vitae
Rosa glauca
In Spanish
Palo santo
Rosa glauca
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Rosa glauca
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Róża czerwonawa
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Róża czerwonawa
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Rosa glauca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Redleaf Rose
Care of Lignum Vitae and Redleaf Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.