Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
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
Unknown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Fuchsia
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Chinese lantern
In German
Fuchsie
Lampionblume
In French
Fuchsia
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Fucsia
Chinese lantern
In Greek
φουξία
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Fuksja
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Fuchsia
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Physaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Fuchsia and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuchsia and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Fuchsia and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Fuchsia and Chinese Lantern
Care of Fuchsia and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.