Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Herb, Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Caribbean, South America
  
Mediterranean
  
Types
Not available
  
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
  
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
  
Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
  
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
  
Gray, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
  
Acne, Skin irritation
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
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, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
  
LAVANDULA multifida
  
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
  
Lavender
  
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
  
Lavender
  
In German
Palo Santo
  
Lavendel
  
In French
palo santo
  
Lavande
  
In Spanish
palo santo
  
Lavanda
  
In Greek
palo santo
  
λεβάντα
  
In Portuguese
palo santo
  
Lavanda
  
In Polish
palo santo
  
Lawenda
  
In Latin
S. Palo
  
Lavendula
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Zygophyllaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Bursera
  
Lavandula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Lavanduleae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Nepetoideae
  
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Lavender
Season and care of Palo Santo and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Lavender season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Palo Santo and Lavender Physical Information
Palo Santo and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Lavender are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Palo Santo and Lavender
Care of Palo Santo and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.