Fuchsia indoor flower - plant varieties

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 hues. Fuchsia is an indoor flower. Multicolored unusual buds are not interesting to bees. For this reason, the plant is pollinated by small hummingbirds. The pollen sticks to their beaks thanks to a special adhesive given off by the flower. Other interesting features of the plant are below in the article.

Description of the plant

Fuchsia belongs to the genus Onagrikov, 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 given 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 that is significantly different from the main shade. There are eight very long stamens inside the bell. Above it is a four-lobed sepal.

Indoor fuchsia is called gracilis. Mexico is considered her homeland. Under natural conditions, this plant is presented in the form of a shrub. At home, it grows no more than 70 cm. It has leaves of dark green or green color. Flowers with long stalks and axils. 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. At home, hybrid varieties are common. Flowering begins in spring and ends in autumn.

Superstition about the flower

Fuchsia is a common flower. Once in the house, she becomes its decoration. She is credited with magical properties. The plant is not too picky, but requires special care. Loves wet soil very much. Watering should be organized so that the ground is always slightly damp. The main thing is not to overmoisten. In this case, negative consequences are possible, up to the death of the plant.

Fuchsia

Overdrying the soil also has negative consequences. In this case, shedding of leaves occurs and the formation of peduncles stops. There are some tips for proper plant care:

• if the leaves begin to become covered with brownish-yellow spots, then watering should be interrupted and wait for the soil to dry;
• if the plant has withered and the ground is wet, then it must be transferred to a sunnier place;
• the flower is very fond of washing and processing from a spray bottle.

It is useful to have this kind of plant for creative people. It gives them inspiration and energy. It grows and radiates a special energy.

In a 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 it in the form of an increase in inner beauty and charm.

Popular varieties

There are a large number of species and subspecies of this representative, which can be grown in the Russian climate.

Fuchsia Anabel

Refers to ampelous species. It is characterized by abundant long flowering. It has an average height of up to 40 cm. Flowers are large and double white. She is considered a white princess who can decorate any home or garden area.

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 shoot and becomes a powerful plant. Blooms profusely enough. Voodoo is unpretentious, erect.

Fuchsia Ballerina

The variety is a classic representative of this genus. It is a self-branching bush. It has large, double-colored peduncles that resemble a ballerina's pack. 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 distributed throughout the country. It is an ampelous variety. Blooms profusely. The bush is bright and splendid.

Fuchsia Swingtime

It is characterized by flowers with deep red sepals. The flower itself is white, the peduncles are double and thick. The variety has a long flowering period. Refers to bush representatives, however, in the literature it is described as a semi-ampelous subspecies. An ampel can be formed.

Swingtime

Fuchsia Millennium

A very bright representative of the Fuchsia genus. Has a black and cherry skirt and bright red sepals. Flowers are distinguished by their special size and doubleness. The bush reaches a height of 40 cm. Reproduction occurs by cuttings. Cuttings take root very well. The flowering plant looks exotic and attractive.

Fuchsia Dark Eyes

A very contrasting variety. The skirt is purple, decorated with bright pink sepals. Refers to semi-suspended varieties. It has an average flowering time. Flowers are large and double. Recommended for growing in hanging pots. Reaches a height of 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, like little angels. It is characterized by a long flowering period. Refers to ampel varieties.

Fuchsia Deep Purple

A very contrasting, enchanting variety. A purple skirt decorated with white sepals. Refers to semi-suspended varieties. It has an average flowering time. Flowers are large and double. Recommended for growing in hanging planters.

Fuchsia Peachy

Refers to semi-ampel varieties. A very extravagant flower with a cold pink terry skirt decorated with white sepals. The flowers are particularly large.

Fuchsia Lenny Erwin

It belongs to the ampelous variety. Has a light purple skirt and white sepals. The flowers are large and terry, resemble a rose flower. Reaches a height of 40 cm, has a bush form of growth. Reproduction occurs by cuttings. Cuttings take root very well.

Fuchsia Pink Marshmallow

The flowers are delicate and attractive. They look like little cupids. They are characterized by increased terry and pale pink color. The variety will adorn any home. It has an average flowering time. Suitable for growing in hanging planters. Reaches a height of 25 cm.

Fuchsia El Camino

It belongs to semi-ampelous varieties and is self-branching.Reaches a height of 30 cm. Early and long flowering. The skirt is white and has rich veins. Sepals are red. Flowers are large and terry.

Fuchsia Gillian Althea

It belongs to the bush type of plants. The variety is contrasting and harmoniously fits into any interior. Draws attention with unusual colors. It blooms profusely and for a long time. Reaches a height of 50 cm. It is considered tall.

Fuchsia Royal Mosaic

It looks very specific. Possesses large purple flowers. This plant has fast growth and late flowering. Peduncles are very large. It has an average flowering time. Suitable for growing in hanging planters. Reaches a height of 25 cm.

Fuchsia Rocket Fire

It belongs to the bush type. Has a peculiar color of peduncles, which is characterized by a combination of purple and blue colors. Sepals are deep pink. The buds have a large elongated shape. Leaves are light green in color. Refers to the giants of its kind.

Fuchsia Blacky

Refers to a giant variety. Flowering is characterized by a large number of peduncles, which is twice that of conventional varieties. 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.

Blackie

Fuchsia Unusual

It belongs to the bush type. It has peduncles of a rounded shape of a pale pink hue. It is characterized by abundant long flowering. It has an average height of up to 40 cm. Flowers are large and double.

Fuchsia Water Nymph

It has red petals and pale pink sepals. This contrast gives a special piquancy and attractiveness. It has abundant flowering throughout the summer. It belongs to the bushy vigorous type.

Fuchsia White King

It is one of the largest-flowered varieties with white flowers. Has double flower stalks. Refers to 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 high air temperature well.

Fuchsia is a beautiful flower that can bloom for a fairly long period of time. It ranges from one to several months. The variety of colors and sizes makes it particularly exclusive. The combination of unusual contrasting shades attracts the attention of even the most fastidious grower. Differs in good breeding ability.