Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Caribbean
World/Pandemic
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
13-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Fuchsia
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
कोपु फूल
In German
Fuchsie
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Fuchsia
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Fucsia
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
φουξία
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Fuksja
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Fuchsia
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Onagraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Fuchsia
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuchsia and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Fuchsia and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Fuchsia and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Fuchsia and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Fuchsia and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Fuchsia and Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.