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Guaiacum

Guaiacum are commonly used as flowering shrubs and to form hedges in warmer climates, prized for their attractive evergreen foliage and blossoms. The plants are also globally cultivated for their wood, valued for its water-resistant nature and used to make a variety of products. The genus spreads by seed pods formed from the small flowers.

Scientific classification

Genus

Guaiacum (Guaiacum)

Family

Creosote-bush

Order

Creosote bush and allies

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Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Roughbark lignum-vitae Holywood Guaiacum coulteri

Care Guide for Guaiacum

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Guaiacum thrives in arid environments with high drought tolerance, requiring watering every 2-3 weeks, ensuring complete soil drying between. As a deciduous species, its water needs decrease during dormancy when leaf shedding occurs.

Propagation: The primary propagation method for guaiacum is seed sowing, requiring high light, warm temperatures (25-30°C), and well-draining sandy soil. Scarification may be needed to break dormancy, and compliance with CITES regulations is crucial. Propagation can be challenging due to dormancy and slow growth.

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