How Do You Care For A Fuchsia Flower Year Round?
Notable for both its exotic, brilliantly colored blooms and its incredibly finicky nature, the fuchsia plant is sought after by many gardening enthusiasts. Many of the problems associated with the care of this plant are surprisingly easily eliminated with proper care, which deviates from the standard care of most other garden and container bound plants. Following a few simple rules will keep your fuchsia blooming for seasons to come. Place the fuchsia in proper sunlight. Fuchsia plants prefer locations in indirect or partial sunlight. Over exposure leads to burning and plant death. In the garden, layer them with tall, shade-giving plants or in areas that receive early-morning sunlight. Feed the fuchsia often. Fuchsia is a voracious feeder, and requires weekly forms of fertilizer. This can be organic material from a compost heap or chemical fertilizer. Select one day per week to feed the plant to avoid forgetting. Water the fuchsia often. Container-bound fuchsias require twice daily wat