Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
North America
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
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Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Scale-like imbricate
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
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Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Fuchsia
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
skyrocket juniper
In German
Fuchsie
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Fuchsia
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Fucsia
dispararse enebro
In Greek
φουξία
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Fuksja
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Fuchsia
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
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Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Fuchsia and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Fuchsia and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Fuchsia and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Fuchsia and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.