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  January 1. Water Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water about once a week if there is no rainfall. 2. Protect Protect fuchsia from the drying Santa Ana winds. Take down hanging baskets during windstorms and move all potted plants indoors. Mist in-ground plants during windstorms. When frost is predicted, move containerized fuchsias indoors and cover in-ground plants. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation.

  February 1. Fertilize Feed fuchsia with a slow-release fertilizer designed for blooming plants. 2. Water Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water about once a week if there is no rainfall. 3. Prune Cut back each stem of last year's growth to one or two buds. 4. Protect Protect fuchsia from the drying Santa Ana winds. Take down hanging baskets during windstorms and move all potted plants indoors. Mist in-ground plants during windstorms. When frost is predicted, move containerized fuchsias indoors and cover in-ground plants. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. 7. Propagate Insert 2- to 3-inch pieces of stem into damp sand and keep moist under a humidity dome until rooted.

  March 1. Fertilize Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. 2. Water Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water about once a week if there is no rainfall. 3. Prune When plant begins to leaf out, pinch off growing tips to encourage new, bushy growth. 4. Protect Protect fuchsia from the drying Santa Ana winds. Take down hanging baskets during windstorms and move all potted plants indoors. Mist in-ground plants during windstorms. When frost is predicted, move containerized fuchsias indoors and cover in-ground plants. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. 7. Propagate Insert 2- to 3-inch pieces of stem into damp sand and keep moist under a humidity dome until rooted.

  April 1. Buy Purchase fuchsia when in bloom so you can choose the flower colors and patterns. 2. Plant Plant fuchsia now when weather is mild, as they react poorly to transplanting in cold or hot weather. 3. Fertilize Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. 4. Water Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water twice a week depending on weather and if there is no rainfall. 5. Mulch Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark. 6. Protect Protect fuchsia from the drying Santa Ana winds. Take down hanging baskets during windstorms and move all potted plants indoors. Mist in-ground plants during windstorms. 7. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. 8. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. 9. Transplant Transplant fuchsia now when weather is mild, as they react poorly to transplanting in cold or hot weather. 10. Propagate Insert 2- to 3-inch pieces of stem into damp sand and keep moist under a humidity dome until rooted.

  May 1. Buy Purchase fuchsia when in bloom so you can choose from the many flower colors and patterns. 2. Plant Plant fuchsia now when weather is mild, as they react poorly to transplanting in cold or hot weather. 3. Fertilize Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. 4. Water Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water twice a week, depending on weather. 5. Mulch Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. 8. Transplant Transplant fuchsia now when weather is mild, as they react poorly to transplanting in cold or hot weather.

  June 1. Buy Purchase fuchsia when in bloom so you can choose from the many flower colors and patterns. 2. Plant Plant fuchsia now when weather is mild, as they react poorly to transplanting in cold or hot weather. 3. Fertilize Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. 4. Water Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water two or three times a week, depending on the weather. 5. Mulch Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. 8. Transplant Transplant fuchsia now when weather is mild, as they react poorly to transplanting in cold or hot weather.

  July 1. Buy Purchase fuchsia when in bloom so you can choose from the many flower colors and patterns. 2. Fertilize Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. 3. Water Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Plant may require daily water when conditions are hot. Fuchsias also appreciate misting to keep the foliage and flowers from drying out. 4. Mulch Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation.

  August 1. Fertilize Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. 2. Water Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Plant may require daily water when conditions are hot. Fuchsias also appreciate misting to keep the foliage and flowers from drying out. 3. Mulch Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation.

  September 1. Fertilize Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. 2. Water Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Plant may require daily water when conditions are hot. Fuchsias also appreciate misting to keep the foliage and flowers from drying out. 3. Mulch Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation.

  October 1. Fertilize Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. 2. Water Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Plant may require daily water when conditions are hot. Fuchsias also appreciate misting to keep the foliage and flowers from drying out. 3. Mulch Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation.

  November 1. Water Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water once or twice a week if there is no rainfall. 2. Protect Protect fuchsia from the drying Santa Ana winds. Take down hanging baskets during windstorms and move all potted plants indoors. Mist in-ground plants during windstorms. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair.

  December 1. Water Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water about once a week if there is no rainfall. 2. Protect Protect fuchsia from the drying Santa Ana winds. Take down hanging baskets during windstorms and move all potted plants indoors. Mist in-ground plants during windstorms. When frost is predicted, move containerized fuchsias indoors and cover in-ground plants. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! April Purchase fuchsia when in bloom so you can choose the flower colors and patterns. May Purchase fuchsia when in bloom so you can choose from the many flower colors and patterns. June Purchase fuchsia when in bloom so you can choose from the many flower colors and patterns. July Purchase fuchsia when in bloom so you can choose from the many flower colors and patterns.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? April Plant fuchsia now when weather is mild, as they react poorly to transplanting in cold or hot weather. May Plant fuchsia now when weather is mild, as they react poorly to transplanting in cold or hot weather. June Plant fuchsia now when weather is mild, as they react poorly to transplanting in cold or hot weather.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? February Feed fuchsia with a slow-release fertilizer designed for blooming plants. March Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. April Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. May Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. June Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. July Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. August Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. September Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength. October Feed fuchsia with a 20-20-20 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer at half-strength.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water about once a week if there is no rainfall. February Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water about once a week if there is no rainfall. March Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water about once a week if there is no rainfall. April Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water twice a week depending on weather and if there is no rainfall. May Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water twice a week, depending on weather. June Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water two or three times a week, depending on the weather. July Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Plant may require daily water when conditions are hot. Fuchsias also appreciate misting to keep the foliage and flowers from drying out. August Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Plant may require daily water when conditions are hot. Fuchsias also appreciate misting to keep the foliage and flowers from drying out. September Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Plant may require daily water when conditions are hot. Fuchsias also appreciate misting to keep the foliage and flowers from drying out. October Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Plant may require daily water when conditions are hot. Fuchsias also appreciate misting to keep the foliage and flowers from drying out. November Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water once or twice a week if there is no rainfall. December Keep fuchsia soil continually moist but not soggy. Water about once a week if there is no rainfall.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? February Cut back each stem of last year's growth to one or two buds. March When plant begins to leaf out, pinch off growing tips to encourage new, bushy growth.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? April Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark. May Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark. June Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark. July Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark. August Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark. September Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark. October Mulch with a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January Protect fuchsia from the drying Santa Ana winds. Take down hanging baskets during windstorms and move all potted plants indoors. Mist in-ground plants during windstorms. When frost is predicted, move containerized fuchsias indoors and cover in-ground plants. February Protect fuchsia from the drying Santa Ana winds. Take down hanging baskets during windstorms and move all potted plants indoors. Mist in-ground plants during windstorms. When frost is predicted, move containerized fuchsias indoors and cover in-ground plants. March Protect fuchsia from the drying Santa Ana winds. Take down hanging baskets during windstorms and move all potted plants indoors. Mist in-ground plants during windstorms. When frost is predicted, move containerized fuchsias indoors and cover in-ground plants. April Protect fuchsia from the drying Santa Ana winds. Take down hanging baskets during windstorms and move all potted plants indoors. Mist in-ground plants during windstorms. November Protect fuchsia from the drying Santa Ana winds. Take down hanging baskets during windstorms and move all potted plants indoors. Mist in-ground plants during windstorms. December Protect fuchsia from the drying Santa Ana winds. Take down hanging baskets during windstorms and move all potted plants indoors. Mist in-ground plants during windstorms. When frost is predicted, move containerized fuchsias indoors and cover in-ground plants.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. February Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. March Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. April Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. May Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. June Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. July Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. August Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. September Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. October Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. November Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair. December Inspect for signs of fuchsia gall mite, which causes distorted leaves covered in fine red hair.

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? January Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. February Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. March Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. April Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. May Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. June Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. July Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. August Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. September Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. October Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation. December Remove and dispose of all gall-infected foliage. Treat with ultra-fine or light horticultural oil according to package directions. Misting regularly helps prevent re-infestation.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? April Transplant fuchsia now when weather is mild, as they react poorly to transplanting in cold or hot weather. May Transplant fuchsia now when weather is mild, as they react poorly to transplanting in cold or hot weather. June Transplant fuchsia now when weather is mild, as they react poorly to transplanting in cold or hot weather.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? February Insert 2- to 3-inch pieces of stem into damp sand and keep moist under a humidity dome until rooted. March Insert 2- to 3-inch pieces of stem into damp sand and keep moist under a humidity dome until rooted. April Insert 2- to 3-inch pieces of stem into damp sand and keep moist under a humidity dome until rooted.