Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Asia
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
-
In Summer
Consistently
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Hydrangea
In German
Lignum Vitae
Hortensie
In French
Lignum Vitae
Hortensia
In Spanish
Palo santo
Hortensia
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Hortênsia
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Hortensja
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Hibiscus
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Properties of Lignum Vitae and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Lignum Vitae and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Lignum Vitae and Ubi. Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Lignum Vitae does not have fragrant flowers. Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Ubi has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lignum Vitae and Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Ubi
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ubi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Ubi Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Ubi are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Ubi
Care of Lignum Vitae and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.