Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Fuchsia
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Fuchsie
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
Fuchsia
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
Fucsia
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
φουξία
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
Fuksja
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
Fuchsia
Fiber opticus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Not Available
Family
Onagraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Fuchsia and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Fuchsia and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Fuchsia and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Fuchsia and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Fuchsia and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.