Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Caribbean
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
10-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Fuchsia
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
फ्यूशिया
In German
Bahia Grass
Fuchsie
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Fuchsia
In Spanish
bahia hierba
Fucsia
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
φουξία
In Portuguese
bahia grama
Fúcsia
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Fuksja
In Latin
bahia herba
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Poaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Paspaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bahia Grass and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Bahia Grass and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Bahia Grass and Fuchsia. Bahia Grass doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Bahia Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bahia Grass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma. 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 Bahia Grass and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Fuchsia
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bahia Grass and Fuchsia Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Fuchsia are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color: Not Available
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Bahia Grass and Fuchsia
Care of Bahia Grass and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Bahia Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.