Fuchsia
Fuchsia hybrida · Fuchsias · Evening primrose family
Also known as: Lady's Eardrops · Hardy Fuchsia
Medium30–100cmPet-friendlyEdible
Fuchsia care at a glance
Fuchsia (Fuchsia hybrida) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Fuchsia
Common pests on Fuchsia include Fuchsia gall mite. Also possible: Whitefly and Aphids. A possible disease is Fuchsia rust. Fuchsia is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Fuchsia gall mite High
- Whitefly Medium
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Fuchsia rust Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Fuchsia
- Which pests affect Fuchsia?
- Common pests on Fuchsia include Fuchsia gall mite. Also possible: Whitefly and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Fuchsia?
- A possible disease is Fuchsia rust.
- Is Fuchsia toxic to cats and dogs?
- Fuchsia is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Fuchsia need?
- Fuchsia has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Fuchsia need?
- Fuchsia prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Fuchsia frost-hardy?
- Fuchsia is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.
- Can you eat Fuchsia?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.