Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Artichoke
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
Artichoke
Bursera simaruba
In German
Artischocke
Bursera simaruba
In French
Artichaut
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Karczoch
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
cactus
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Eudicotyledones
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Not Available
Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Artichoke and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Artichoke and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Artichoke and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke 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.