Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Caribbean
World/Pandemic
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Shape and thin as needed
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
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Fuchsia
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Fuchsie
indische Malve
In French
Fuchsia
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Fucsia
malva india
In Greek
φουξία
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Fuksja
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Fuchsia
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Fuchsia and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Fuchsia and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuchsia and Indian Mallow
Care of Fuchsia and Indian Mallow 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 Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.