Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Fern
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Australia
  
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
  
Polystichum solitarium
  
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
  
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-11
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Tubular
  
Saw-tooth like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
All year
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
when new, water every week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Shade, 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 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
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Yes
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
  
Polystichum munitum
  
Common Name
Bougainvillea
  
Swordfern, western swordfern
  
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
  
Swordfern
  
In German
Bougainvillea
  
Sword Fern
  
In French
Bougainvilliers
  
Epée Fern
  
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
  
helecho espada
  
In Greek
Bougainvillea
  
ξίφος φτέρη
  
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
  
espada Fern
  
In Polish
Bugenwilli
  
Miecz Fern
  
In Latin
Bougainvillea
  
Fern gladio
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Pteridophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Filicopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Polypodiales
  
Family
Nyctaginaceae
  
Dryopteridaceae
  
Genus
Bougainvillea
  
Polystichum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Swordfern
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bougainvillea and Swordfern Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Swordfern are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Swordfern
Care of Bougainvillea and Swordfern 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 Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.