Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
Common Name
Fuchsia
Alaska fern
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Soft Shield Fern
In German
Fuchsie
Grannen-Schildfarn
In French
Fuchsia
Soft Shield Fern
In Spanish
Fucsia
Soft Shield Fern
In Greek
φουξία
Soft Shield Fern
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Soft Shield Fern
In Polish
Fuksja
Soft Shield Fern
In Latin
Fuchsia
Soft Shield Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Filicopsida
Order
Myrtales
Polypodiales
Family
Onagraceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Fuchsia
Polystichum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Soft Shield Fern
Season and care of Fuchsia and Soft Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Soft Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Soft Shield Fern Physical Information
Fuchsia and Soft Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Soft Shield Fern are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
- Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Fuchsia and Soft Shield Fern
Care of Fuchsia and Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.