Plant Care Bolivian Fuchsia

Bolivian Fuchsia

Also known as

earring flower, fuchsia, fuchsia de Bolivie, fuchsia à grande feuille and lady's eardrops

Taxonomy

Fuchsia boliviana
Fuchsia
Onagraceae
Myrtales

How to care for Bolivian Fuchsia

💦 Water

How often to water your Bolivian Fuchsia

Water needs for Bolivian Fuchsia
0.5 cups
every 9

Bolivian 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.

Calculate water needs of Bolivian Fuchsia

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Bolivian Fuchsia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bolivian Fuchsia: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Bolivian Fuchsia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Bolivian Fuchsia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bolivian Fuchsia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bolivian 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 Bolivian Fuchsia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Bolivian 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.

Bolivian Fuchsia Water Frequency →

Bolivian Fuchsia Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Bolivian 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 🏡.

Bolivian Fuchsia Light Requirements →

Bolivian Fuchsia Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Bolivian 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.


💨 Humidity

Bolivian Fuchsia prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Bolivian Fuchsia Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Bolivian 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!

Best Soil Mix for Bolivian Fuchsia →

When and How to Successfully Repot Bolivian Fuchsia →


💩 Fertilizer

Bolivian 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 Bolivian Fuchsia →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Bolivian Fuchsia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Bolivian Fuchsia Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 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 Bolivian 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.


Care Summary for Bolivian Fuchsia

Bolivian Fuchsia

Bolivian Fuchsia


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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