Species cape fuchsia
red-pink flowers with pink buds on olive stems

cape fuchsia

Phygelius x rectus

Cape Fuchsia is an evergreen subshrub native bloomer of the Southern African Cape regions. The exotically vibrant flowers light up spring and summer gardens with its tubular, trumpet-shaped blooms in various shades of pink, purple and white. The long, heavy clusters of blooms cascade from arching branches to form a dramatic appeal. This fast-growing species tolerates full sun, cold and moderate drought, and prefers mild temperatures and regular water. Permanent shearing will promote bushiness and increase the mass of flowers. Suitable for a variety of locations, Cape Fuchsia is an excellent addition to borders and makes a stunning container specimen.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

10

Sun:

filtered shade,part sun/part shade

Soil:

Well-drained

Fruits:

Fruits Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Indoors:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Hybrid philodendron (Philodendron x hybrida) is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant tropical plant. It should be watered once every 1-2 weeks, depending on the season and the temperature. The soil should be damp but not soggy, and it is important to avoid overwatering or underwatering. During the summer months, you may need to increase watering frequency to once every 5-7 days, while in the cooler months, you may be able to stretch the watering schedule to once every 10-14 days.

sunlight

Hybrid philodendrons thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. They need 8-12 hours of bright light a day, which you can provide by positioning the plants close to a south, east or west-facing window. If you are unable to provide enough sunlight in the home, you can supplement with artificial lights like a grow light. Make sure to limit the amount of direct sun it receives, as too much can damage the foliage.

pruning

Hybrid philodendron (Philodendron x hybrida) is a fast-growing and easy to care for plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors. Pruning is recommended to control its size, shape, and to encourage branching and new growth. Pruning should be done in spring or early summer using sharp pruning shears or scissors, removing no more than 1-third of the total foliar mass from each stem. Dead, diseased, or damaged leaves should be removed. Additionally, stems may be pinched and shaped to encourage branching, which will further promote new growth.

Season

Fall
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Harvest Fruit

Starts Flowering

Starts Flowering

Harvest Fruit

Hardiness Map

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