Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available, Pale Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Bursera simaruba
In German
Osterkaktus
Bursera simaruba
In French
cactus de Pâques
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Easter cactus and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Easter cactus and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Easter cactus and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Easter cactus and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.