Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, India
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
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
आबोली
In German
Bougainvillea
Kracher-Blume
In French
Bougainvilliers
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
flor petardo
In Greek
Bougainvillea
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
flor foguete
In Polish
Bugenwilli
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Bougainvillea
flos Firecracker
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Bougainvillea and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Firecracker Flower
Care of Bougainvillea and Firecracker Flower 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 Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.