Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Shrubs
  
Origin
Caribbean
  
Asia, Northeastern Europe
  
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
  
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
  
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
  
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-9
  
9-2
  
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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange Red
  
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
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
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
  
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
  
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Unknown
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
  
Chrysanthemums
  
Common Name
Fuchsia
  
Chrysanths
  
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
  
Chrysanthemums
  
In German
Fuchsie
  
Chrysanthemen
  
In French
Fuchsia
  
Chrysanthèmes
  
In Spanish
Fucsia
  
Crisantemos
  
In Greek
φουξία
  
χρυσάνθεμα
  
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
  
Crisântemos
  
In Polish
Fuksja
  
Chryzantemy
  
In Latin
Fuchsia
  
Chrysanthemums
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Onagraceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Fuchsia
  
Chrysanthemum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Anthemideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Fuchsia and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Fuchsia and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Fuchsia and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fuchsia and Chrysanthemum
Care of Fuchsia and Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.