Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
North America
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Grass
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Lignum Vitae
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Lignum Vitae
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Palo santo
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Guaiacum
Schoenoplectus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Lignum Vitae and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Lignum Vitae and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.