Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
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
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-6
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
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, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Abies Veitchii
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
Bougainvillea
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
Bougainvilliers
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
Bougainvillea
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
Bougainvillea
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Abies
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Bougainvillea and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Bougainvillea and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Bougainvillea and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.