Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
it is a type of geranium
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
-
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
फ्यूशिया
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Fuchsie
In French
Géranium zonal
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Fucsia
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
φουξία
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Fúcsia
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Fuksja
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Geraniales
Myrtales
Family
Geraniaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Fuchsia. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like . 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 Zonal Geranium and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Fuchsia
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Fuchsia Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Fuchsia are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Fuchsia
Care of Zonal Geranium and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.