About Fuchsia and Aechmea
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Not Available
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Fuchsia
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Aechmea
In German
Fuchsie
Aechmea
In French
Fuchsia
Aechmea
In Spanish
Fucsia
Aechmea
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Aechmea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Bromelieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Properties of Fuchsia and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Aechmea. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Aechmea has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever. 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 Fuchsia and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Aechmea
Season and care of Fuchsia and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aechmea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Aechmea is Not Available.
Fuchsia and Aechmea Physical Information
Fuchsia and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Aechmea height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Fuchsia and Aechmea are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Aechmea flower color: Not Available
- Aechmea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Fuchsia and Aechmea
Care of Fuchsia and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.