Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Hatiora
फ्यूशिया
In German
Hatiora
Fuchsie
In French
Hatiora
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Hatiora
Fucsia
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Fúcsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Hatiora and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Fuchsia. Hatiora has thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Hatiora and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Fuchsia
Season and care of Hatiora and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is Not Available and Fuchsia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hatiora and Fuchsia Physical Information
Hatiora and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Fuchsia are as follows:
Hatiora flower color: Not Available
Hatiora leaf color: Not Available
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Hatiora and Fuchsia
Care of Hatiora and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Hatiora 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.
