Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Eastern Africa
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Not available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
persian violet
In German
Bursera simaruba
persian violet
In French
Bursera simaruba
persian violet
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
Violeta persa
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
Violeta persa
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
Persian Violet
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Burseraceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Exaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Gumbo Limbo and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Gumbo Limbo and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Gumbo Limbo and Persian Violet. Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Persian Violet
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Gumbo Limbo and Persian Violet Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Persian Violet are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Persian Violet
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.