Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
Caribbean
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Fuchsia
In Hindi
miniature orchid
फ्यूशिया
In German
miniature orchid
Fuchsie
In French
Pleione
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Pleione
Fucsia
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Fúcsia
In Polish
miniature orchid
Fuksja
In Latin
miniature orchid
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Orchidaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Miniature Orchid and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Miniature Orchid and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Miniature Orchid and Fuchsia. Miniature Orchid doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Miniature Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Miniature Orchid 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 Miniature Orchid and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Fuchsia
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Miniature Orchid and Fuchsia Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Fuchsia are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Miniature Orchid and Fuchsia
Care of Miniature Orchid and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid 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.