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Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Highland / Montane |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Usually a shrub which is sensitive to strong heat and cold; and prefers mild condition. Hybrids and cultivars of fuchsia available are innumerable. |
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| Flowers | Flowers usually appear hanging and have single, semi-double or double petals with a wide range of colours. |
| Cultivation | Fuchsia does not thrive well in hot moist condition and warm night temperature like Singapore. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, Red, Cream / Off-White, Pink |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 727 |
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| Species ID | 2022 |
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