Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Madagascar
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Partial 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
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
Devil's Backbone
In German
Bursera simaruba
Devil's Backbone
In French
Bursera simaruba
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Burseraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gumbo Limbo and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Gumbo Limbo and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Gumbo Limbo and Devils Backbone. Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Gumbo Limbo does not have fragrant flowers. Gumbo Limbo has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching and Vomiting and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching and Vomiting. 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 Gumbo Limbo and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gumbo Limbo and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Devils Backbone
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.