Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
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Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Fuchsia
Crested Iris
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Fuchsie
Crested Iris
In French
Fuchsia
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Fucsia
Crested Iris
In Greek
φουξία
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Crested Iris
In Polish
Fuksja
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Fuchsia
iubatum Iris
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Onagraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Fuchsia and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Crested Iris. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Crested Iris
Season and care of Fuchsia and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Crested Iris Physical Information
Fuchsia and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Crested Iris are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Fuchsia and Crested Iris
Care of Fuchsia and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.