Fuchsia species/Fuchsia Species Guide
The most hardy and reliable variety of Fuchsia for bonsai are Fuchsia magellanica varieties however, given sufficient frost protection, all Fuchsia species are suitable.
Ease of Cultivation 9/10 Suitablity and Ease for Bonsai Styling 6/10
Position Outdoor tree only. Full sun or light shade, hardiness is dependent on particular species and varieties.
Repotting Every 1 or 2 years.
Pruning Fuchsia require weekly pinching during the summer to slow over-vigorous shoots and to improve leafsize and ramification.
Propagation Fuchsia are very easy to propagate, softwood cuttings can be taken in Spring or semi-ripe cuttings can be taken in late Summer. Better strike-rates are achieved from non-flowering branches.
Pests and Diseases Generally trouble free.
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