Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Caribbean
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
2-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Fuchsia
False Indigo
In German
Fuchsie
falsches Indigo
In French
Fuchsia
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Fucsia
Falso Indigo
In Greek
φουξία
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
false Indigo
In Polish
Fuksja
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Fuchsia
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Onagraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Fuchsia and False Indigo
Season and care of Fuchsia and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and False Indigo Physical Information
Fuchsia and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and False Indigo are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Fuchsia and False Indigo
Care of Fuchsia and False Indigo 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 False Indigo pruning is done 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.