Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Caribbean
Types
Not available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Chinese Holly
फ्यूशिया
In German
Chinesische Stechpalme
Fuchsie
In French
Chinese Holly
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Chinese Holly
Fucsia
In Greek
Chinese Holly
φουξία
In Portuguese
Chinese Holly
Fúcsia
In Polish
Chinese Holly
Fuksja
In Latin
Chinese Holly
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Celastrales
Myrtales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Chinese Holly and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Holly and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Chinese Holly and Fuchsia. Chinese Holly has thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Holly has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Vomiting and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Vomiting. 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 Chinese Holly and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Holly and Fuchsia
Season and care of Chinese Holly and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Holly and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Holly is Loam and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Holly and Fuchsia Physical Information
Chinese Holly and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chinese Holly and Fuchsia are as follows:
Chinese Holly flower color: White
Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Holly and Fuchsia
Care of Chinese Holly and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Holly pruning is done 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 Chinese Holly 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.