Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
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
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flecking, Fluoride toxicity, Fusarium leaf spot
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Dysmenorrhea, Hemostatic, Malaria
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make herbal teas
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA reflexa
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Pleomele, Song-of-India
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Song-of-India
फ्यूशिया
In German
Song-of-India
Fuchsie
In French
Song- of- Inde
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Song- de - la India
Fucsia
In Greek
Τραγούδι - του -Ινδίας
φουξία
In Portuguese
Canção -da-Índia
Fúcsia
In Polish
Song- of- Indie
Fuksja
In Latin
Song of India :
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Agavaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Song-of-India and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Song-of-India and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Song-of-India and Fuchsia. Song-of-India doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Song-of-India does not have fragrant flowers. Song-of-India has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Song-of-India and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Song-of-India and Fuchsia
Season and care of Song-of-India and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Song-of-India and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Song-of-India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Song-of-India is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Song-of-India is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Song-of-India and Fuchsia Physical Information
Song-of-India and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Song-of-India height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Song-of-India and Fuchsia are as follows:
Song-of-India flower color: White and Green
Song-of-India leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Song-of-India and Fuchsia
Care of Song-of-India and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Song-of-India pruning is done Remove damaged 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 Song-of-India 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.