Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Japan
Types
Guaiacum officinale
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 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, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
sasanqua
In German
Lignum Vitae
sasanqua
In French
Lignum Vitae
sasanqua
In Spanish
Palo santo
sasanqua
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
sasanqua
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Sasankya
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Sasankya
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Sasankya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Theaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Sasanqua
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Sasanqua Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Sasanqua are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Sasanqua
Care of Lignum Vitae and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Sasanqua pruning is done 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 Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.