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About Crimson Pygmy and Fuchsia


About Fuchsia and Crimson Pygmy


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Japan   
Caribbean   

Types
not available   
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
120   
37

Habitat
All sorts of environments   
Forest edges, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
9-10   

AHS Heat Zone
8-5   
10-9   

Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
16, 17, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
45.70 cm   
99+
45.70 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
61.00 cm   
99+
45.70 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green   
Orange Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Red   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red   
Purple, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze   
Purple, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze   
Purple, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Unknown   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Acuminate   
Long Linear   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases   
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Unknown   
Asthma, Hay fever   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Unknown   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Flowers, Fruits   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Available   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'   
FUCHSIA triphylla   

Common Name
Japanese Burberry   
Fuchsia   

In Hindi
crimson pygmy   
फ्यूशिया   

In German
crimson pygmy   
Fuchsie   

In French
crimson pygmy   
Fuchsia   

In Spanish
crimson pygmy   
Fucsia   

In Greek
crimson pygmy   
φουξία   

In Portuguese
crimson pygmy   
Fúcsia   

In Polish
crimson pygmy   
Fuksja   

In Latin
crimson pygmy   
Fuchsia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Dicotyledonae   

Order
Ranunculales   
Myrtales   

Family
Berberidaceae   
Onagraceae   

Genus
Berberis   
Fuchsia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
108   
99+

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Properties of Crimson Pygmy and Fuchsia

Wondering what are the properties of Crimson Pygmy and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Crimson Pygmy and Fuchsia. Crimson Pygmy has thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Crimson Pygmy does not have fragrant flowers. Crimson Pygmy has allergic reactions like Unknown and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Crimson Pygmy and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Fuchsia

Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.

Crimson Pygmy and Fuchsia Physical Information

Crimson Pygmy and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Fuchsia are as follows:

Care of Crimson Pygmy and Fuchsia

Care of Crimson Pygmy and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy 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.

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