Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
Astilbe
In German
Palo Santo
Prachtspieren
In French
palo santo
Astilbe
In Spanish
palo santo
Astilbe
In Greek
palo santo
astilbe
In Portuguese
palo santo
astilbe
In Polish
palo santo
astilbe
In Latin
S. Palo
Artemisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Palo Santo and Astilbe
Wondering what are the properties of Palo Santo and Astilbe? We provide you with everything About Palo Santo and Astilbe. Palo Santo doesn't have thorns and Astilbe doesn't have thorns. Also Palo Santo does not have fragrant flowers. Palo Santo has allergic reactions like Not Available and Astilbe has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Palo Santo and Astilbe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Astilbe
Season and care of Palo Santo and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Astilbe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Palo Santo and Astilbe Physical Information
Palo Santo and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Astilbe are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Palo Santo and Astilbe
Care of Palo Santo and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.