Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
-
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
regal geranium
Lignum Vitae
In German
Regal Geranie
Lignum Vitae
In French
geranium royale
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
geranio regia
Palo santo
In Greek
regal geranium
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
pau-santo
In Polish
regal geranium
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
regal geranium
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Geraniaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Guaiacum
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Regal Geranium and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Regal Geranium and Lignum Vitae
Care of Regal Geranium and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.