Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
11
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Food Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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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
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
गोभी
In German
Bursera simaruba
Kohl
In French
Bursera simaruba
chou
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
repollo
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
λάχανο
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
repolho
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
kapusta
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
brassica
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Burseraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Cabbage
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Gumbo Limbo and Cabbage Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Cabbage
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.