Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
11
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Swamps
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Beetles, Moths
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Food Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
-
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
गोभी
Bursera simaruba
In German
Kohl
Bursera simaruba
In French
chou
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
repollo
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
λάχανο
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
repolho
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
kapusta
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
brassica
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Season and Care of Cabbage and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Cabbage and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cabbage and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Cabbage and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color:
Care of Cabbage and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Cabbage and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cabbage 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.