Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Brazil
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
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
Pink Pineapple
In German
Bougainvillea
Pink Pineapple
In French
Bougainvilliers
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
Bougainvillea
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Bougainvillea
Pink Pineapple
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Bougainvillea and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Pink Pineapple
Care of Bougainvillea and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple pruning is done 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.