Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Yellow, Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs watering once a week, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Rats
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used As Food
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Fig, Kadota Fig
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
अंजीर
In German
Bougainvillea
Feige
In French
Bougainvilliers
figue
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
higo
In Greek
Bougainvillea
Σύκο
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
Figura
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Figa
In Latin
Bougainvillea
Fig
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Ficus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Kadota Fig
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Kadota Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Kadota Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Bougainvillea and Kadota Fig Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Kadota Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Kadota Fig are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
- Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Kadota Fig
Care of Bougainvillea and Kadota Fig 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 Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.