Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water deeply about once a week
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
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Fuchsia
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Tree Mallow
In German
Fuchsie
Baum Mallow
In French
Fuchsia
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Fucsia
árbol de la malva
In Greek
φουξία
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Mallow
In Polish
Fuksja
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Fuchsia
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuchsia and Tree Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Tree Mallow. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Fuchsia and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Fuchsia and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Fuchsia and Tree Mallow
Care of Fuchsia and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.