Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
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Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Fuchsia
Daphne plant
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Fuchsie
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Fuchsia
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Fucsia
planta de Daphne
In Greek
φουξία
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Daphne planta
In Polish
Fuksja
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Fuchsia
Daphne plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Properties of Fuchsia and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Daphne. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Daphne 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 Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Daphne
Season and care of Fuchsia and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Fuchsia and Daphne Physical Information
Fuchsia and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Daphne are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuchsia and Daphne
Care of Fuchsia and Daphne 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 Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.