Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Caribbean
Types
not available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Gold
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and diseases free
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
CESTRUM aurantiacum
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
orange jessamine
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Cestrum aurantiacum
फ्यूशिया
In German
Hammersträucher
Fuchsie
In French
Cestrum aurantiacum
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Cestrum
Fucsia
In Greek
Cestrum aurantiacum
φουξία
In Portuguese
Cestrum aurantiacum
Fúcsia
In Polish
Cestrum aurantiacum
Fuksja
In Latin
Cestrum aurantiacum
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Solanaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cestrum aurantiacum and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Cestrum aurantiacum and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Cestrum aurantiacum and Fuchsia. Cestrum aurantiacum doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Cestrum aurantiacum does not have fragrant flowers. Cestrum aurantiacum has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Cestrum aurantiacum and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Fuchsia
Season and care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Cestrum aurantiacum and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cestrum aurantiacum season is Spring and Summer and Fuchsia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cestrum aurantiacum and Fuchsia Physical Information
Cestrum aurantiacum and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Cestrum aurantiacum height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cestrum aurantiacum and Fuchsia are as follows:
Cestrum aurantiacum flower color: Gold
Cestrum aurantiacum leaf color: Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Fuchsia
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cestrum aurantiacum pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Cestrum aurantiacum 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.