Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, North America
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Cut back old stems to the ground
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible dye
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
फ्यूशिया
In German
Wunderblume
Fuchsie
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Fucsia
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
φουξία
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Fúcsia
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Fuksja
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Mirabilis Jalapa and Fuchsia. Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Mirabilis Jalapa does not have fragrant flowers. Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Fuchsia
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Fuchsia season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Fuchsia Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Fuchsia are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Fuchsia
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa 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.
