Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green, Blue Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Fuchsia
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
फ्यूशिया
In German
Esslöffel
Fuchsie
In French
Desert cuillère
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
Fucsia
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
φουξία
In Portuguese
colher Desert
Fúcsia
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Fuksja
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Agavaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Desert Spoon and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Spoon and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Desert Spoon and Fuchsia. Desert Spoon has thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Spoon does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Spoon has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Desert Spoon and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Fuchsia
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Spoon and Fuchsia Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Fuchsia are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Desert Spoon and Fuchsia
Care of Desert Spoon and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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.