Sometimes, hearing the word "fuchsia", a person imagines a bright shade of pink. However, this is not entirely justified. Fuchsia is primarily a plant, depending on the species, it has flowers from white to purple. Fuchsia is an indoor flower. Multicolored unusual buds are not interesting for bees. For this reason, the plant is pollinated by small hummingbird birds. Pollen sticks to their beaks thanks to a special sticky substance secreted by the flower. Other interesting plant features are later in the article.
Plant description
Fuchsia belongs to the genus Onagrikovs, which has 100 species. Among them are shrubs, trees and ampelous varieties. South America is home to the first representatives of this species. The flower was first discovered in 1696. The name was obtained in honor of the botanist Fuchs, who studied this species.
Flowers, Fuchsia
What does a fuchsia flower look like?
Fuchsia blooms very beautifully. The flower is a lowered bell with an upper border, significantly distinguishable from the main shade. Inside the bell are eight very long stamens. Above it is a four-bladed sepal.
Indoor fuchsia is called gracilis. Mexico is considered its homeland. Under natural conditions, this plant is presented in the form of a bush. At home, it grows no more than 70 cm. It has leaves of dark green or green color. Flowers with long pedicels and sinuses. The heads are down.
There are inflorescences collected in a brush, for them the characters are bright colors, as well as with double colors. Depending on the genus, the flowers are simple, double and semi-double. Flowering is characterized by a long duration. Hybrid varieties are common at home. Flowering begins in spring and ends in autumn.
Superstition about a flower
Fuchsia is a common flower. Getting into the house, she becomes his decoration. She is credited with magical properties. The plant is not too picky, but requires special care. Loves moist soil very much. Watering should be arranged so that the ground is always a little moist. The main thing is not to waterlog. In this case, negative consequences are possible, up to the death of the plant.
Fuchsia
Overdrying also has negative effects. In this case, shedding of leaves occurs and the formation of peduncles stops. There are some tips for proper plant care:
- if the leaves began to become covered with brownish-yellow spots, then watering should be interrupted and wait for the soil to dry out;
- if the plant has withered, and the earth is wet, then it must be moved to a more sunny place;
- the flower is very fond of washing and spraying.
It is useful to have this kind of plant for creative natures. It gives them inspiration and fills with energy. It grows and radiates a special energy.
In the house where representatives of several generations live, mutual understanding and prosperity will reign. The love that a person gives to this flower multiplies and returns to him in the form of an increase in inner beauty and charm.
For your information! In addition to all the positive qualities, fuchsia is considered a flower, the mistress of which in most cases is a single woman. Many flower growers call fuchsia a widow flower.
Popular varieties
There are a large number of species and subspecies of this representative that can be grown in the Russian climate.
Fuchsia Anabel
Refers to ampel species. It is characterized by abundant continuous flowering. It has an average height of up to 40 cm. The flowers are large and double white. It is considered a white princess who is able to decorate any home or garden.
Anabel
Fuchsia voodoo
It has a very beautiful color, contrasting and bright. The skirt is dark purple, the sepals are intense red. Heart shaped buds. It grows very quickly from the appendix and becomes a powerful plant. It blooms quite plentifully. Voodoo is unpretentious, upright.
Fuchsia Ballerina
A variety is a classic representative of this genus. It is a self-branching bush. Has large, bushy flower stalks that resemble a pack of ballerinas. Bred in England in 1894. Associated with childhood memories.
Fuchsia Marinka
It is characterized by bright red sepals. The variety has simple dense flowers. The variety is common throughout the country. It is an ampel variety. It blooms profusely. The bush is bright and splendid.
Fuchsia Swingtime
It is characterized by flowers with deep red sepals. The flower itself has a white color, terry peduncles and dense. The variety has a long flowering period. It belongs to the cluster representatives, however, it is described in the literature as a semi-ampel subspecies. You can form an ampel.
Swingtime
Fuchsia Millennium
Very bright representative of the Fuchsia clan. It has a black and cherry skirt and bright red sepals. Flowers are distinguished by their special size and terry. The bush reaches a height of up to 40 cm. Propagation occurs by cuttings. Cuttings take root very well. Flowering plant looks exotic and attractive.
Fuchsia Dark Eyes
Very contrasting grade. A skirt of purple, decorated with bright pink sepals. Belongs to semi-suspended grades. It has an average flowering time. The flowers are large and double. Recommended for growing in hanging flower pots. Reaches a height of up to 23 cm.
Fuchsia Natasha Sinton
Delicate attractive flower. It has a rich pink hue, which gives it a special charm. The flowers are large and double, look like little angels. It is characterized by a long flowering period. Refers to ampel varieties.
Fuchsia Deep Purple
Very contrasting, enchanting variety. The skirt is purple, decorated with white sepals. Belongs to semi-suspended grades. It has an average flowering time. The flowers are large and double. Recommended for growing in hanging flower pots.
Fuchsia Peachy
Belongs to semi-ampel varieties. Very extravagant flower with a terry skirt of a cold pink hue, decorated with white sepals. Flowers are characterized by a particularly large size.
For your information! It has continuous flowering, during which the hue of the peduncle changes from pink to peach-salmon.
Fuchsia Lenny Erwin
It belongs to the ampel variety. Has a light purple skirt and white sepals. Flowers differ in large size and terry, resemble a rose flower. Reaches a height of up to 40 cm, has a bushy form of growth. Reproduction occurs by cuttings. Cuttings take root very well.
Fuchsia Pink Marshmallow
The flowers are delicate and attractive. Looks like little cupids. They are characterized by increased terry and pale pink color. The variety will become an adornment of any home. Has an average flowering time. Suitable for growing in hanging flower pots. Reaches a height of 25 cm.
Fuchsia El Camino
It belongs to semi-ampel varieties and is self-branching. Reaches a height of up to 30 cm. Flowering early and long. The skirt has white color and saturated veins. Sepals are red. Flowers are large and terry.
Fuchsia Gillian Althea
Belongs to the bush type of plants. The variety is contrasting and harmoniously fits into any interior. It attracts attention with an unusual color. It blooms profusely and continuously. Reaches a height of up to 50 cm. It is considered tall.
Fuchsia Royal Mosaic
It looks very specific. It has large purple flowers. A plant of this variety has rapid growth and late flowering. Peduncles are very large. Has an average flowering time. Suitable for growing in hanging flower pots. Reaches a height of 25 cm.
Fuchsia Rocket Fire
Belongs to the bush type. It has a peculiar coloring of peduncles, which is characterized by a combination of purple and blue flowers. Sepals rich pink. The buds have a large elongated shape. The leaves are light green in color. It belongs to the giants of its kind.
Fuchsia Blacky
Belongs to the giant variety. Flowering is characterized by a large number of peduncles, which is two times more than conventional varieties. The sepals have a dark red hue, the bell itself is purple-black. Recommended for growing in hanging baskets. Reaches a height of up to 30 cm. This fuchsia is hybrid.
Blackies
Fuchsia Unusual
Belongs to the bush type. It has round-shaped peduncles of a soft pink hue. It is characterized by abundant continuous flowering. It has an average height of up to 40 cm. The flowers are large and double.
Fuchsia Water Nymph
It has red petals and sepals of pale pink color. This contrast gives a special piquancy and attractiveness. It has abundant flowering throughout the summer period. Belongs to the bushy vigorous type.
Fuchsia White King
It is one of the largest flowered varieties with flowers of a white hue. Has terry peduncles. Refers to a bush form. Flowers of this variety look attractive in any interior. It has large leaves that look especially extravagant on a large bush. It tolerates elevated temperatures.
For your information! Unpretentious in cultivation. Easily propagated by cuttings.
Fuchsia is a beautiful flower that can bloom quite a long period of time. It ranges from one to several months. A variety of colors and sizes makes it particularly exclusive. The combination of unusual contrasting shades attracts the attention of even the most fastidious grower. It has a good ability to reproduce.
