Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Average
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Fuchsia
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Elephant Apple
In German
Fuchsie
Elefant von Apple
In French
Fuchsia
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Fucsia
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
φουξία
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Fuksja
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Fuchsia
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Dilleniales
Family
Onagraceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuchsia and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Elephant Apple. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Fuchsia and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuchsia and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Fuchsia and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fuchsia and Elephant Apple
Care of Fuchsia and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.