Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
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Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Silver
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Olive
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
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
Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Silverthorn
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Lignum Vitae
In German
Silverthorn
Lignum Vitae
In French
Silverthorn
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Palo santo
In Greek
Silverthorn
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
pau-santo
In Polish
Silverthorn
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Silverthorn
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Silverthorn and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Silverthorn and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Silverthorn and Lignum Vitae
Care of Silverthorn and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.