Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Bursera simaruba
Wiese Phlox
In French
Bursera simaruba
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
prado Phlox
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Burseraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gumbo Limbo and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Meadow Phlox
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.