Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Plumcot
Holywood
In German
Plumcot
Holywood
In French
plumcot
Holywood
In Spanish
plumcot
Holywood
In Greek
Plumcot
Holywood
In Portuguese
plumcot
Holywood
In Polish
Plumcot
Holywood
In Latin
Plumcot
Holywood
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Rosaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Zygophylloideae
Season and Care of Plumcot and Holywood
Season and care of Plumcot and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Holywood season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Plumcot and Holywood Physical Information
Plumcot and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Holywood are as follows:
Plumcot flower color: Not Available
Plumcot leaf color: Several shades of Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Plumcot and Holywood
Care of Plumcot and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.