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Is it really a fuschia???

22 years ago

I received several gingers from a friend, and amongst them was a plant labeled only as "red Fuschia". I have searched everywhere I can find for fuschia images, and can't ID this plant. I think it may be what's known as "Cape Fuschia", but I'm really not sure. Can anyone help me out with an ID?

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I apologize for the poor quality of these pics...

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Nik

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fuchsiabonsailady
22 years ago
Yes Nik, I think it is indeed a Cape Fuchsia which actually has nothing to do with a fuchsia, proper name is Phygelius - Kath:)
Nikkal_TN
Original Author
22 years ago
Thanks so much for the quick reply, Kath! I will start researching Phygelius, and see what I can find.

Thanks again,
Nik
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Gerro
21 years ago
Nik, it is neither Fuchsia or Phygelius but Odontonema strictum or Firespike. A zone 9/11 tropical perennial. Will grow well as an annual, loves heat and humidity, but should be brought indoor for the winter.
Nikkal_TN
Original Author
21 years ago
Gerro, thank you so much!! I researched the name, came up with some pics, and that's it exactly! (Of course, you already knew that LOL) Thank you for the care info also, without your response, I may have left it outside over winter and lost it.

Thanks again,
Nik
fuchsiabonsailady
21 years ago
Thanks for the info Gerro - Kath:)

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