Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
-
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Fertile
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Fertile
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
MOLUCCELLA
Common Name
Fuchsia
Bells-of-Ireland
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Moluccella
In German
Fuchsie
Moluccella
In French
Fuchsia
Moluccella
In Spanish
Fucsia
Molucella
In Greek
φουξία
Molucella
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Molucella
In Polish
Fuksja
Molucella
In Latin
Fuchsia
Molucella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Fuchsia and Bells-of-Ireland
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Bells-of-Ireland? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Bells-of-Ireland. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Bells-of-Ireland doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Bells-of-Ireland 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 Bells-of-Ireland and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Bells-of-Ireland
Season and care of Fuchsia and Bells-of-Ireland is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Bells-of-Ireland Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bells-of-Ireland season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bells-of-Ireland is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bells-of-Ireland is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuchsia and Bells-of-Ireland Physical Information
Fuchsia and Bells-of-Ireland physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bells-of-Ireland height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Bells-of-Ireland are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Bells-of-Ireland flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Bells-of-Ireland leaf color: Green
Care of Fuchsia and Bells-of-Ireland
Care of Fuchsia and Bells-of-Ireland 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 Bells-of-Ireland 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 Bells-of-Ireland needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.