Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Tubular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
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
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
जरुल
Bougainvillea
In German
Königinblume
Bougainvillea
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Bougainvillea
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Bougainvillea
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lythraceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pride of India and Bougainvillea
Wondering what are the properties of Pride of India and Bougainvillea? We provide you with everything About Pride of India and Bougainvillea. Pride of India doesn't have thorns and Bougainvillea doesn't have thorns. Also Pride of India does not have fragrant flowers. Pride of India has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes and Bougainvillea has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pride of India and Bougainvillea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pride of India and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Pride of India and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pride of India and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Pride of India and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pride of India and Bougainvillea
Care of Pride of India and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and 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. In summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.