Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
along watercourse
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
पानी लिली
Bursera simaruba
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Bursera simaruba
In French
géant nénuphar
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
νούφαρο
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
waterlily
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Class
Equisetopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Nymphaeales
Sapindales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Gumbo Limbo
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Gumbo Limbo? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Gumbo Limbo. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Gumbo Limbo has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Waterlily and Gumbo Limbo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Waterlily and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Giant Waterlily and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Giant Waterlily and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.