Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Mexico
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
Bursera simaruba
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
Bursera simaruba
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Burseraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Bursera
Opuntia Mill
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Opuntieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Opuntioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gumbo Limbo and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Barbary Fig are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Barbary Fig
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.