Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
China, Korea
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Boggy areas, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Leafminer, Mites, Nematodes, Psyllids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
Buxus microphylla
Common Name
Fuchsia
Korean boxwood
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Korean Boxwood
In German
Fuchsie
Koreanisch Boxwood
In French
Fuchsia
Boxwood coréenne
In Spanish
Fucsia
Buxus microphylla
In Greek
φουξία
Κορέας Πυξάρι
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Boxwood coreana
In Polish
Fuksja
Koreański Bukszpan
In Latin
Fuchsia
Korean Boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Fuchsia and Korean Boxwood
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Korean Boxwood? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Korean Boxwood. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Korean Boxwood doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Korean Boxwood 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 Korean Boxwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Korean Boxwood
Season and care of Fuchsia and Korean Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Korean Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Korean Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Korean Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Korean Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuchsia and Korean Boxwood Physical Information
Fuchsia and Korean Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Korean Boxwood height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Korean Boxwood are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Korean Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- Korean Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuchsia and Korean Boxwood
Care of Fuchsia and Korean Boxwood 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 Korean Boxwood pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Korean Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
