Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Caribbean
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Fuchsia
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
फ्यूशिया
In German
Cotyledon
Fuchsie
In French
Cotyledon
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Fucsia
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
φουξία
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Fúcsia
In Latin
Cotyledon
Fuchsia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Crassulaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Fuchsia
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cotyledon and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Cotyledon and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Cotyledon and Fuchsia. Cotyledon doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Cotyledon does not have fragrant flowers. Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease. 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 Cotyledon and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Fuchsia
Season and care of Cotyledon and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotyledon and Fuchsia Physical Information
Cotyledon and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Fuchsia are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Cotyledon and Fuchsia
Care of Cotyledon and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.