Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
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Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
pinkroot
Lignum Vitae
In German
Spigelia
Lignum Vitae
In French
Spigelia
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Spigelia
Palo santo
In Greek
Spigelia
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Spigelia
pau-santo
In Polish
Spigelia
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Spigelia
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Loganiceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Pinkroot and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Pinkroot and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Pinkroot and Lignum Vitae
Care of Pinkroot and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.