Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Northern Africa
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE vera
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Aloe vera, Korphad
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
एलोविरा
Bursera simaruba
In German
Aloe Vera
Bursera simaruba
In French
Aloe vera
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Aloe vera
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Αλόη
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Aloe Vera
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Aloes
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Aloe Vera
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Aloaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Aloe Vera and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aloe Vera and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Aloe Vera and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Aloe Vera and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Aloe Vera and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.