Fuschias are beautiful plants, ones which reward us by flowering profusely year after year with very little maintenance. This plant originated in South America and there are now over 100 varieties, ranging from small and insignificant varieties to large blowy ones like those in this picture. There are varieties which are hardy and can be left outside all year, whereas others need to be looked after more closely and sheltered during winter months.
Fuschias are mainly affected by:
- Whitefly, which thrives in sheltered airless conditions.
- Red spider mite: a population explosion may occur when weather is hot and dry. Spraying with water when the plant is in the shade is a good deterrent.
- Rust: this fungus disease is found during cold damp spells as orange coloured spores on the undersides of the leaves. Remove and burn all infected leaves.
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This recipe for a 'green' spray for Fuschias encourages root growth, enhances leaf appearance and for helps with general plant conditioning. General plant conditioning is very important as looking after plants discourages pests and diseases such as the ones mentioned above.
5 litres water
1 tsp Sunlight dishwashing liquid
2 tsp seaweed type fertilizer
1 tsp Scrubbs Ammonia
1 tsp Epsom salts (dissolve first)
1 tsp Jeyes Fluid
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Bob Flowerdew says: http://www.hartley-botanic.co.uk/featured-blogs/bob-flowerdew/caring-for-fuschias-2
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