Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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 shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Celery
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
अजवायन
In German
Bougainvillea
Sellerie
In French
Bougainvilliers
Céleri
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Apio
In Greek
Bougainvillea
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
Aipo
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Seler
In Latin
Bougainvillea
apium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Apium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Celery
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bougainvillea and Celery Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Celery are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Celery
Care of Bougainvillea and Celery 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 Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.