Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Caribbean
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Epidendrum
फ्यूशिया
In German
Epidendrum
Fuchsie
In French
Epidendrum
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Fucsia
In Greek
Epidendrum
φουξία
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Fúcsia
In Polish
Epidendrum
Fuksja
In Latin
Epidendrum
Fuchsia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Orchidaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Fuchsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Fuchsia
Season and care of Epidendrum and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Epidendrum and Fuchsia Physical Information
Epidendrum and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Fuchsia are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Epidendrum and Fuchsia
Care of Epidendrum and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.