Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
-
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Fuchsia
Firecracker Flower
In German
Fuchsie
Kracher-Blume
In French
Fuchsia
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Fucsia
flor petardo
In Greek
φουξία
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
flor foguete
In Polish
Fuksja
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Fuchsia
flos Firecracker
Family
Onagraceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Fuchsia and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Firecracker Flower. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Firecracker Flower 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 Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Fuchsia and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuchsia and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Fuchsia and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuchsia and Firecracker Flower
Care of Fuchsia and Firecracker Flower 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 Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.