Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Not Available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Forests, Pastures
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Wasps
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Hay fever
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antivinous, Diarrhea, Fertility, Piles, Stomach Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
MIMOSA pudica
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Action Plant, Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not
Fuchsia
In Hindi
छुई मुई
फ्यूशिया
In German
Berühre mich nicht
Fuchsie
In French
Balsamine
Fuchsia
In Spanish
No me toques
Fucsia
In Greek
Αγγίξτε-me-not
φουξία
In Portuguese
Não me toque
Fúcsia
In Polish
Niecierpek
Fuksja
In Latin
Palpate Me, non-
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Geraniales
Myrtales
Family
Fabaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Touch-me-not and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Touch-me-not and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Touch-me-not and Fuchsia. Touch-me-not has thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Touch-me-not does not have fragrant flowers. Touch-me-not has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Hay fever and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Hay fever. 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 Touch-me-not and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Touch-me-not and Fuchsia
Season and care of Touch-me-not and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Touch-me-not and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Touch-me-not season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Touch-me-not is Loam and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Touch-me-not is Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Touch-me-not and Fuchsia Physical Information
Touch-me-not and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Touch-me-not height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Touch-me-not and Fuchsia are as follows:
Touch-me-not flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Touch-me-not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Touch-me-not and Fuchsia
Care of Touch-me-not and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Touch-me-not 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 Touch-me-not 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.