Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
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Types
Guaiacum officinale
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
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Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
extracted oil
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
regal geranium
In German
Lignum Vitae
Regal Geranie
In French
Lignum Vitae
geranium royale
In Spanish
Palo santo
geranio regia
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
regal geranium
In Portuguese
pau-santo
gerânio régio
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
regal geranium
In Latin
lignum Vitae
regal geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Guaiacum
Pelargonium
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Regal Geranium
Care of Lignum Vitae and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.