Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Caribbean
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-10
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Long Linear
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
फ्यूशिया
In German
Gymnocalycium
Fuchsie
In French
Gymnocalycium
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Fucsia
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
φουξία
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Fúcsia
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Fuksja
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Fuchsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Gymnocalycium and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and Fuchsia. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Unknown and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Gymnocalycium and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Fuchsia
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Fuchsia season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Gymnocalycium and Fuchsia Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Fuchsia are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Fuchsia
Care of Gymnocalycium and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Gymnocalycium 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.