Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
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
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Bougainvillea
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Bougainvilliers
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Bougainvillea
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Bugenwilli
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Bougainvillea
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Buxales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bougainvillea and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Bougainvillea and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Bougainvillea and Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.