Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
  
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
  
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
  
Hills, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-11
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Light Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Tubular
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Loamy
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Autumn
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
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
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
  
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Flying insects, Moths
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
  
Rash, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
  
GUZMANIA
  
Common Name
Bougainvillea
  
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
  
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In German
Bougainvillea
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In French
Bougainvilliers
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Greek
Bougainvillea
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Polish
Bugenwilli
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Latin
Bougainvillea
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Poales
  
Family
Nyctaginaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Bougainvillea
  
Guzmania
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Commelinids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Tillandsioideae.
  
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Guzmania
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Bougainvillea and Guzmania Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Guzmania are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Bougainvillea and Guzmania
Care of Bougainvillea and Guzmania 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 Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.