Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Fuchsia
Evergreen Azalea
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Fuchsia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Properties of Fuchsia and Azalea
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Azalea? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Azalea. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Azalea doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Azalea 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 Azalea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Azalea
Season and care of Fuchsia and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Azalea is Acidic.
Fuchsia and Azalea Physical Information
Fuchsia and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Fuchsia and Azalea
Care of Fuchsia and Azalea 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 Azalea pruning is done 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 Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.