Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Three Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Snakebite
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA alba
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Evening Glory, Moonflower
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Moonflower
फ्यूशिया
In Portuguese
Monet
Fúcsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Convolvulaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Moonflower and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Moonflower and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Moonflower and Fuchsia. Moonflower doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Moonflower does not have fragrant flowers. Moonflower has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations. 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 Moonflower and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonflower and Fuchsia
Season and care of Moonflower and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Moonflower and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Moonflower is Loam and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonflower and Fuchsia Physical Information
Moonflower and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Moonflower and Fuchsia are as follows:
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Moonflower leaf color: Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Moonflower and Fuchsia
Care of Moonflower and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonflower 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 Moonflower 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.