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Julie Bawden-Davis
Plant Care Guide
Fuchsia hybrida

Fuchsia hybrida

Hybrid Fuchsia

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  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

The showy unscented blooms of this tropical plant are favored by hummingbirds. Plant grows best in dappled sunlight or bright shade.

Sunset Zones

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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!

Plant

When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?

Sow Seeds

When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?

Fertilize

When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?

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.

Prune

When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?

Mulch

Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?

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.

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.

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.

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?

Propagate

When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?

Harvest

When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?

Special requirements

Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories?