Fuchsia is a genus of beautiful striking double coloured flower containing plants. The first fuchsia plant is discovered by French monk and botanists Charles Plumier in islands of Hispaniola. It was named after a well renowned German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.
These are flowering perennials. They are loved by gardeners because of their shade tolerance and abundant blooming. They produce evergreen foliage. The flowers are used for ornamental purposes. Fuchsia in white, pink, red and purple colours are commonly found. There can be combinations of these colours in Fuchsia. They are commonly grown in containers indoors. Fuchsia survives outdoor winters only in southern most areas United States. In cooler climates they must be planted indoor.
East, west or south facing windows receiving bright and indirect light near the indoor site of plant is favourable for fuchsia. The plant may survive spring and summer outdoors in shady location where there is no direct sun light. They grow best in well drained moist soil. Day temperature of 60 to 70 F and night temperature of 50 to 60 F is favourable for growth of plant. Flower bud formation takes place in low night temperatures. Heat discourages plant growth. Plant stops blooming when temperature rises above 76 F.
During season of active growth regular watering is needed. They need watering after 5 to 7 days. Water the plants when upper layer feels dry in touch. It will improve plant health and prevent leaf drop. In winter reduce the watering frequency; it will help to prepare the plant for winter dormancy period. Water the plant very often during winter in order to prevent from complete drying. Place it dark, insulated room and cut all the foliage from the plant and cut off limbs to several inches from soil level.
Fuchsia need heavy feeder during spring and summer season. Fertilize the soil once in two to four weeks. 20-20-20 send gifts to karachi ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in fertilizer will boost the growth and flowering rate. They do not need feeding during winter or fall season.
The outdoor plants must be transplanted to indoors at arrival of winter. They need 45 to 50 F in winters. Again in summers shift them outdoors. Pinching off shots improves the bushier growth of plant and plant covers the entire container. Heavy pruning is needed when the plant is shifted from indoors to outdoors. It will encourage formation of new growth.
Fuchsias are easy to grow and propagate. They are quite cheap and easy to multiply. Commonly used as cut flowers.
These are flowering perennials. They are loved by gardeners because of their shade tolerance and abundant blooming. They produce evergreen foliage. The flowers are used for ornamental purposes. Fuchsia in white, pink, red and purple colours are commonly found. There can be combinations of these colours in Fuchsia. They are commonly grown in containers indoors. Fuchsia survives outdoor winters only in southern most areas United States. In cooler climates they must be planted indoor.
East, west or south facing windows receiving bright and indirect light near the indoor site of plant is favourable for fuchsia. The plant may survive spring and summer outdoors in shady location where there is no direct sun light. They grow best in well drained moist soil. Day temperature of 60 to 70 F and night temperature of 50 to 60 F is favourable for growth of plant. Flower bud formation takes place in low night temperatures. Heat discourages plant growth. Plant stops blooming when temperature rises above 76 F.
During season of active growth regular watering is needed. They need watering after 5 to 7 days. Water the plants when upper layer feels dry in touch. It will improve plant health and prevent leaf drop. In winter reduce the watering frequency; it will help to prepare the plant for winter dormancy period. Water the plant very often during winter in order to prevent from complete drying. Place it dark, insulated room and cut all the foliage from the plant and cut off limbs to several inches from soil level.
Fuchsia need heavy feeder during spring and summer season. Fertilize the soil once in two to four weeks. 20-20-20 send gifts to karachi ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in fertilizer will boost the growth and flowering rate. They do not need feeding during winter or fall season.
The outdoor plants must be transplanted to indoors at arrival of winter. They need 45 to 50 F in winters. Again in summers shift them outdoors. Pinching off shots improves the bushier growth of plant and plant covers the entire container. Heavy pruning is needed when the plant is shifted from indoors to outdoors. It will encourage formation of new growth.
Fuchsias are easy to grow and propagate. They are quite cheap and easy to multiply. Commonly used as cut flowers.
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