Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Spring
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Nutrients
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
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, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
Bursera simaruba
In German
Esslöffel
Bursera simaruba
In French
Desert cuillère
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
colher Desert
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Spoon and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Desert Spoon and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Desert Spoon and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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.