Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean, South America
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10 - 1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Decoration Purposes
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Palo Santo
Nickende Distel
In French
palo santo
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
palo santo
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
palo santo
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
palo santo
musk Thistle
In Polish
palo santo
Musk Thistle
In Latin
S. Palo
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Palo Santo and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Musk Thistle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Palo Santo and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Palo Santo and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Palo Santo and Musk Thistle
Care of Palo Santo and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.