Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
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
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Fuchsia
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Elephant Ear
In German
Fuchsie
Elephant Ear
In French
Fuchsia
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Fucsia
Elephant Ear
In Greek
φουξία
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Fuksja
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Fuchsia
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Alismatales
Family
Onagraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Fuchsia and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Fuchsia and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Fuchsia and Elephant Ear
Care of Fuchsia and Elephant Ear 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 Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.