Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
लहसुन
In German
Bougainvillea
Knoblauch
In French
Bougainvilliers
Ail
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Ajo
In Greek
Bougainvillea
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
alho
In Polish
Bugenwilli
czosnek
In Latin
Bougainvillea
allium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Allium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Garlic
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garlic is Neutral.
Bougainvillea and Garlic Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Garlic are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Garlic
Care of Bougainvillea and Garlic 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 Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.