Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
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Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark 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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
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Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Fuchsia
Candytuft
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Candytuft
In German
Fuchsie
Schleifenblume
In French
Fuchsia
candytuft
In Spanish
Fucsia
candytuft
In Greek
φουξία
candytuft
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
ibero
In Polish
Fuksja
candytuft
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Brassicales
Family
Onagraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Candytuft
Season and care of Fuchsia and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Candytuft Physical Information
Fuchsia and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Candytuft are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fuchsia and Candytuft
Care of Fuchsia and Candytuft 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 Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.