Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
Palm
In German
Bougainvillea
Palme
In French
Bougainvilliers
Paume
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Palma
In Greek
Bougainvillea
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
Palma
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Palma
In Latin
Bougainvillea
Vero
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arecales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and King Palm
Season and care of Bougainvillea and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Bougainvillea and King Palm Physical Information
Bougainvillea and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and King Palm are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Bougainvillea and King Palm
Care of Bougainvillea and King Palm 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 King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.