Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Indian Grass
Fuchsia
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
फ्यूशिया
In German
Indian Grass
Fuchsie
In French
Herbe indienne
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Hierba india
Fucsia
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
φουξία
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Fúcsia
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Fuksja
In Latin
Indian Grass
Fuchsia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Poaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Sorghastrum
Fuchsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Indian Grass and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Grass and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Indian Grass and Fuchsia. Indian Grass doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Indian Grass and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Fuchsia
Season and care of Indian Grass and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Grass and Fuchsia Physical Information
Indian Grass and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Fuchsia are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Indian Grass and Fuchsia
Care of Indian Grass and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Indian Grass 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.