Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, 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
Pests and diseases free
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Cold
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Ironbark
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Ironbark
फ्यूशिया
In German
Ironbark
Fuchsie
In French
Ironbark
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Ironbark
Fucsia
In Portuguese
Ironbark
Fúcsia
In Polish
Ironbark
Fuksja
In Latin
Ironbark
Fuchsia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Dicotyledonae
Family
Myrtaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ironbark and Fuchsia
Season and care of Ironbark and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Ironbark and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Ironbark and Fuchsia Physical Information
Ironbark and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ironbark and Fuchsia are as follows:
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Ironbark and Fuchsia
Care of Ironbark and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves 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 Ironbark 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.