Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Bougainvillea
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Bougainvilliers
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Bougainvillea
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
americano Aloe
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Bougainvillea
American Aloe
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Agave
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and American Aloe
Season and care of Bougainvillea and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bougainvillea and American Aloe Physical Information
Bougainvillea and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and American Aloe are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Bougainvillea and American Aloe
Care of Bougainvillea and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.