Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Caribbean
Types
Not available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Sinningia
फ्यूशिया
In German
Sinningia
Fuchsie
In French
Sinningia
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Sinningia
Fucsia
In Greek
Sinningia
φουξία
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Fúcsia
In Polish
Sinningia
Fuksja
In Latin
Sinningia
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Gesnariaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sinningia and Fuchsia
Season and care of Sinningia and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sinningia and Fuchsia Physical Information
Sinningia and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Fuchsia are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Sinningia and Fuchsia
Care of Sinningia and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves 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 Sinningia 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.