Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Fuchsia
Arbutus
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
सदाबहार
In German
Fuchsie
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Fuchsia
arbousier
In Spanish
Fucsia
Arbitus
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
árbuto
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Not Available
Family
Onagraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Arbutus
Season and care of Fuchsia and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuchsia and Arbutus Physical Information
Fuchsia and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Arbutus are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuchsia and Arbutus
Care of Fuchsia and Arbutus 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 Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.