Fuchsia arborescens, commonly known as the tree fuchsia, is a tree of the genus Fuchsia native to Central America. It belongs to the section Schufia and is most closely related to Fuchsia paniculata.
Lady's eardrops is resistant to disease and is generally unlikely to be affected by illnesses. As for care, this plant is fairly low maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger plants typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after they have finished blooming. Lady's eardrops is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive care experience.
How to keep Fuchsia Arborescens.
Light
Lady's eardrops occurs naturally in habitats like forest understories and rocky sites, where it grows in natural shade. It favors partial sun but will tolerate full sun or full shade, reflecting its versatile and hardy nature.
Temperature
Lady's eardrops displays good temperature adaptability, tolerating higher heat and larger temperature swings. In hot weather, care should be taken with watering and providing adequate shade to avoid sunburn. Conversely, Lady's eardrops is relatively sensitive to low temperatures. It can endure some cold, but overly cold conditions may cause frost damage.
Fertilizer
Timing is crucial when fertilizing Lady's eardrops. Start in early spring and continue monthly through early summer. Fertilizer encourages lovely blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth phases.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Fuchsia
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 2.13 m
- Mature Spread
- 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Pink, Purple
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- All year round
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- All year round
- Native Area
- Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
Other names.
