Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Fuchsia
Red Currant
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Red Currant
In German
Fuchsie
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Fuchsia
Groseille
In Spanish
Fucsia
Grosella
In Greek
φουξία
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Groselha
In Polish
Fuksja
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Fuchsia
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuchsia and Red Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Red Currant? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Red Currant. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Red Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Red Currant 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 Red Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Red Currant
Season and care of Fuchsia and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuchsia and Red Currant Physical Information
Fuchsia and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Red Currant are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Fuchsia and Red Currant
Care of Fuchsia and Red Currant 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 Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
