Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Madagascar
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
Umbrella Plant
In German
Bursera simaruba
Dach-Anlage
In French
Bursera simaruba
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
parasol roślin
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
O Planta
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Burseraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Gumbo Limbo and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Gumbo Limbo and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Gumbo Limbo and Umbrella Sedge. Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Gumbo Limbo and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.