Sapling Division: TinyArt’s Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum sanctum) Forest

[TinyArt]

I’ve had these little guys since 4/22/2021 — they’d been nibbled en route, so I clipped off the affected leaves/branches before potting them — I haven’t quite believed they could live to be a forest, before today — but here they are, all happy in the indirect light of a bright overcast. So let’s go for it…

 

[TinyArt]

A handful of links for the curious...

ENH445/ST286: Guaiacum sanctum: Lignum Vitae

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

edis.ifas.ufl.edu

Lignum Vitae - Landscaping with Florida Native Plants

Lignum Vitae Guaiacum sanctum Lignum Vitae is native to and endangered in the Florida Keys. It is a small tree with very hard wood that withstands hurricanes easily. The growth is more wide than tall and can reach 20 or more feet overall. The one inch deep blue flowers are followed by a one inch […]

meadowbeautynursery.com

Guaiacum sanctum, Lignum Vitae.

Guaicum sanctum, Lignum Vitae for sale. A very slow growing Florida native tree. It develops a nice shape and produces many blue flowers on and off throughout the year. Very good for pot culture. FAMILY: Zygophyllaceae ORIGIN: Florida,Caribbean AVERAGE SIZE: 15' LIGHT REQUIREMENTS ...

www.rareflora.com

(Haven't done business with the nurseries, but info & pictures are interesting/encouraging.)

AND because I discovered this one backbudding like a champ today...

GO TEAM GO!!!

 

[TinyArt]

Overdue for an update...
Since 5/21, have them on weekly 1/2-strength Bonide 10-10-10 -- all have put on new growth, but this one's outstanding!


& Have them in bright shade, where they're happiest for now.

 

[TinyArt]

The usual suspects...

 

[Crawforde]

Cool.
I’m imagining a little hammock grove with a tiki hut.

 

[TinyArt]

Cool.
I’m imagining a little hammock grove with a tiki hut.

Well, dang!

I hadn't even thought past "If they live, I'll need to figure out a pot for them," but of course you're right -- not sure what scale to use, but it will be fun to break out the clay & build a few options.

Have to hit the library for the book of Guy LaBree's paintings...
And also look at early photos of small Key West houses...

THANK YOU!!!

 

[penumbra]

Any update on these? I have had 6 of them for a few years now and they have barely grown. My hope was also for a forest, but I may not live long enough to see any significant results.