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California-Fuchsia

About California-Fuchsia

California-Fuchsia is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

California-Fuchsia likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Epilobium canum

Genus

Epilobium

Family

Onagraceae

Order

Myrtales

Also known as

hummingbird trumpet and zauschneria

How to care for California-Fuchsia

💦 Water

How often to water your California-Fuchsia

California-Fuchsia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for California-Fuchsia in your home

California-Fuchsia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

California-Fuchsia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of California-Fuchsia in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize California-Fuchsia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for California-Fuchsia: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your California-Fuchsia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

California-Fuchsia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

California-Fuchsia requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

California-Fuchsia is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

California-Fuchsia does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

California-Fuchsia is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize California-Fuchsia →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

California-Fuchsia will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

California-Fuchsia Lifecycle →

California-Fuchsia Size Guide →

How and When to Prune California-Fuchsia →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
California-Fuchsia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in California-Fuchsia, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.