Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Caribbean
Types
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Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, 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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Crested Iris
Fuchsia
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
फ्यूशिया
In German
Crested Iris
Fuchsie
In French
Crested Iris
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Fucsia
In Greek
Crested Iris
φουξία
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Fúcsia
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Fuksja
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Fuchsia
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Iridaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Crested Iris and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Fuchsia. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crested Iris and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Fuchsia
Season and care of Crested Iris and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Fuchsia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Fuchsia Physical Information
Crested Iris and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Fuchsia are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Crested Iris and Fuchsia
Care of Crested Iris and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.