Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
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Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-7
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Twinleaf
In German
Fuchsie
Twinleaf
In French
Fuchsia
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Fucsia
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Twinleaf
In Polish
Fuksja
Twinleaf
In Latin
Fuchsia
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Ranunculales
Family
Onagraceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Fuchsia
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Fuchsia and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Fuchsia and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Fuchsia and Twinleaf. Fuchsia doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Fuchsia does not have fragrant flowers. Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hay fever and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Twinleaf
Season and care of Fuchsia and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Twinleaf Physical Information
Fuchsia and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Twinleaf are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Fuchsia and Twinleaf
Care of Fuchsia and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.