Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Caribbean
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Unknown
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Fuchsia
Jewelweed
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Not Available
In German
Fuchsie
Impatiens capensis
In French
Fuchsia
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Fucsia
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
φουξία
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Fuksja
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Fuchsia
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Geraniales
Family
Onagraceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Fuchsia and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Jewelweed. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Jewelweed 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 Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Jewelweed
Season and care of Fuchsia and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuchsia and Jewelweed Physical Information
Fuchsia and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Jewelweed are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Fuchsia and Jewelweed
Care of Fuchsia and Jewelweed 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 Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.