Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Compound
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
चमेली
Bursera simaruba
In German
Jasmin
Bursera simaruba
In French
Jasmin
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Hortensia
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
υδραγεία
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Jasmin
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Jasmin
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Jasmin
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Aloaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Eudicots
Tribe
Jasmineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jasmine and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Jasmine and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Jasmine and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jasmine and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Jasmine and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jasmine and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Jasmine and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.