I bought a fuchsia from the garden center this year and put it in the east facing spot under my porch. I’ve noticed tiny little spiderwebs which I sprayed with water under the leaves thinking it might be mites. I am seeing browning on the leaves now. The flowers seem to be OK but it’s not flowering as much. I’m fertilizing every two weeks. I have attached a picture. Can you help me understand what is going on?
Along with spider mites will come infections that they carry. Mites are notoriously difficult to treat, so multiple treatments will be necessary, as well as a fungicide to take care of the infections that they bring.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/growing-fuchsia-flower.htm
It’s spelled Fuschia otherwise your cussing with a sia on the end.
The plant Genus is spelled as you see. Fuchsia. Here is the Clemson Cooperative Extension fact sheet on the plant:
Some hardy plants will be grown in ceramic pots and some in borders, when established. Others will be for next year's Nguni baskets.
I would not plant directly into compost. I would mix compost with potting soil. Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/planting-in-pure-compost.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/compost-as-soil-amendment.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/growing-fuchsia-flower.htm
This article (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/eating-fuchsia-berries-flowers.htm/?print=1&loc=bot) says they are, but it includes this sentence: "Ominously still, others are actually toxic or poisonous and serious illness or death can result after ingestion." Later in the article it says "Since we have established there is no fuchsia plant toxicity...." So which is correct? If all are edible, please correct the article!
"There are countless varieties of fruits, both wild and cultivated. Many of these are edible and actually delicious while others are not tasty but effective medicine or high in nutrients. Ominously still, others are actually toxic or poisonous and serious illness or death can result after ingestion. Are fuchsias edible? This is a valid question, as the deeply purple berries appear to be some sort of juicy, tangy, sweet delicacy."
I assume you are referring to this paragraph, which when read fully, is talking about all fruit, in general. It means that some fruit on this planet are toxic, but the next sentence asks if Fuchsia is toxic, and the answer to that is, no. It is not toxic.
Plant was healthy and has been established for 15-20 years.leaves started to curl up during spring growth. Can it be Saved?
This should be fertilized, regularly. It is possible that the shrub has used up all of the available nutrients in the area. I would test your soil and feed accordingly. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/growing-fuchsia-flower.htm
Hi. Just read your article on wintering fuchsias. Discusses when to start bringing the plant OUT of dormancy, but doesn't talk about when to start putting it into dormancy. It is the first week of Oct here in Western Washington and my Fuchsia is in FULL BLOOM and with just as many buds. Even so, temps are dipping. Should I bring the plant indoors now and begin cutting down on water. Can we enjoy it in our screened porch for another month, maybe.
If the temperatures are dipping, and it still looks this good, then it is very likely that you have Hardy Fuchsia. This will be hardy down to zone 6 (7 in container).
Likely, it will winter itself outdoors, as long as you provide it with a little water on occasion. If this seems too risky, then you can treat it as a tropical indoor plant. It will, likely, finish flowering and fruit if kept in a bright window and cared for as it was being cared for, outdoors!
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/hardy-fuchsia-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/growing-fuchsias-indoors.htm
My hardy fuchsia is about 4 1/2 feet tall in a container. It's about 4 years old. What size container should it be in?
If you are planning to repot the fuchsia, only go up one or two inches in width. Suddenly going up several sizes can cause overwatering of your plant and lead to stem or root rot. A visual cue is that the container should be about half the size of the plant. So the length of the container would be pleasing to the eye if it were about 2 feet tall.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-a-large-plant.htm