{"id":692,"date":"2007-09-10T04:29:28","date_gmt":"2007-09-10T02:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2007\/09\/10\/fushias\/"},"modified":"2007-09-10T04:29:28","modified_gmt":"2007-09-10T02:29:28","slug":"fushias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/fushias\/","title":{"rendered":"Fushias"},"content":{"rendered":"<div align=\"justify\">Over 800 gorgeous hybrids have been developed form  the 100 or so species found in mountainous areas of South and Central  America &amp; New Zealand. The mostly pendulous flowers range fom tiny  5mm singles to large 6cm doubles in every imaginable shade and  combination from white, through pink to deepest red and magenta. Foliage  is lush green, bronze or veriegated and plants can be upright, bushy or  trailing, making them ideal as standards, in pots and hanging baskets.  Fairly hardy, they are evergreen in temp areas and deciduous where frost  occurs.<\/p>\n<p>Position:<\/p>\n<p>Cool sheltered spots in dappled shade or in south or east facing areas only receiving early morning sun.<br \/>Good air circulation is important.<br \/>Rich, moist, slightly acid and well-drained soil.<\/p>\n<p>Planting:<\/p>\n<p>Prepare planting hole with plenty of compost, some well-rotted kraal manure and small handful of superphosphate or bonemeal.<br \/>In pots and baskets use good potting soil with added superphosphate.<br \/>Soak plant thoroughly in its container before planting.<br \/>Water thoroughly- forming a basin around the plant helps contain the water.<br \/>Mulch with organic matter &acirc;&euro;&ldquo; dried leaves, nut shells, bark or chips or pine needles, keeping away from the stem.<\/p>\n<p>Watering &amp; feeding:<\/p>\n<p>Never let the soil dry out completely. Water everyday in summer if necessary, keeping it damp, not soggy.<br \/>Fuchsias need plent of essencial nutrients- nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and respond to quickly to feeding.<br \/>Apply 3:1:5 every 6 weeks in the growing season and foliar feed with Nitrosol or similar liquid plantfood every fortnight.<br \/>Adressing of well-rotted kraal manure every 3 months is exellent.<\/p>\n<p>Pest &amp; diseases:<\/p>\n<p>Red  spider mite can be a problem where conditions are too hot &amp; dry. A  fine web can be seen under the leaves and the top surface becomes  silvery-grey and finely speckled.<br \/>Keep leaves cool &amp; damp by spraying both surfaces with water in hot weather. Use products as listed if problem arises.<br \/>Poor air circulation can encourage white fly- spray accordingly.<br \/>Cold, humid weather can result in rust occurring- use a suitable fungicide. <\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of lifestyle<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 800 gorgeous hybrids have been developed form the 100 or so species found in mountainous areas of South and Central America &amp; New Zealand. The mostly pendulous flowers range fom tiny 5mm singles to large 6cm doubles in every imaginable shade and combination from white, through pink to deepest red and magenta. 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