Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Canary Islands
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
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
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Fuchsia
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Fuchsie
Drachenbaum
In French
Fuchsia
dragonnier
In Greek
φουξία
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Fuksja
smok Drzewo
In Latin
Fuchsia
draco ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuchsia and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Dragon Tree. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Dragon Tree 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 Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Fuchsia and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Fuchsia and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fuchsia and Dragon Tree
Care of Fuchsia and Dragon Tree 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 Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.