Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-11
12-10
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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 branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
कोपु फूल
In German
Bougainvillea
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Bougainvilliers
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Bougainvillea
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Bougainvillea
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Bougainvillea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Bougainvillea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.