About Water Poppy and Fuchsia
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Caribbean
Types
Not available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
No serious insect or disease problems
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Water Poppy
Fuchsia
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
फ्यूशिया
In German
Wasser Poppy
Fuchsie
In French
eau Poppy
Fuchsia
In Spanish
amapola agua
Fucsia
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
φουξία
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Fúcsia
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Fuksja
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Alismatales
Myrtales
Family
Alismataceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Fuchsia. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Fuchsia
Season and care of Water Poppy and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Fuchsia Physical Information
Water Poppy and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Fuchsia are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Fuchsia
Care of Water Poppy and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Water Poppy 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.