Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Fuchsia
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
golden lotus
In German
Fuchsie
golden lotus
In French
Fuchsia
golden lotus
In Spanish
Fucsia
golden lotus
In Greek
φουξία
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
golden lotus
In Polish
Fuksja
golden lotus
In Latin
Fuchsia
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Zingiberales
Family
Onagraceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Fuchsia and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuchsia and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Fuchsia and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Fuchsia and Golden Lotus
Care of Fuchsia and Golden Lotus 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 Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.