Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gardenia
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Gardenia
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Gardenia
फ्यूशिया
In German
Gardenie
Fuchsie
In French
Gardénia
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Gardenia
Fucsia
In Portuguese
gardênia
Fúcsia
In Polish
Gardenia
Fuksja
In Latin
Gardenia
Fuchsia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Myrtales
Family
Rubiaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Fuchsia
Season and care of Gardenia and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Fuchsia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Gardenia and Fuchsia Physical Information
Gardenia and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Fuchsia are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Gardenia and Fuchsia
Care of Gardenia and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.