Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean
South America, Brazil
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Cactus
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Orange Red
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Fuchsia
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Fuchsie
Osterkaktus
In French
Fuchsia
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Fucsia
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
φουξία
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Fuksja
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Fuchsia
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Fuchsia and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Easter cactus. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Easter cactus 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 Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Easter cactus
Season and care of Fuchsia and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Fuchsia and Easter cactus Physical Information
Fuchsia and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Easter cactus are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Fuchsia and Easter cactus
Care of Fuchsia and Easter cactus 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 Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.