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