Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Caribbean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange Red
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Fuchsia
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Fuchsie
Yambohne
In French
Fuchsia
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Fucsia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
φουξία
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Fuksja
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Fuchsia
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Dicotyledonae
Eudicotyledones
Family
Onagraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Fuchsia
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuchsia and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Jicama. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Jicama
Season and care of Fuchsia and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuchsia and Jicama Physical Information
Fuchsia and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Fuchsia and Jicama are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Fuchsia and Jicama
Care of Fuchsia and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.