Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Caribbean
Melanesia
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, 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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Not Available
Basketary, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Fuchsia
Copperleaf
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Copperleaf
In German
Fuchsie
Copperleaf
In French
Fuchsia
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Fucsia
copperleaf
In Greek
φουξία
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Copperleaf
In Polish
Fuksja
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Fuchsia
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Euphorbiales
Family
Onagraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Copperleaf
Season and care of Fuchsia and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuchsia and Copperleaf Physical Information
Fuchsia and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Copperleaf are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Fuchsia and Copperleaf
Care of Fuchsia and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.