Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
America
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
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Purple, Black
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
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Full 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
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
तोरी
In German
Bougainvillea
Zucchini
In French
Bougainvilliers
Courgette
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
calabacín
In Greek
Bougainvillea
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
abobrinha
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Kabaczek
In Latin
Bougainvillea
zucchini
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Violales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Zucchini
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bougainvillea and Zucchini Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Zucchini are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Zucchini
Care of Bougainvillea and Zucchini 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 Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.