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birdie Salina, UT(Zone 4a) Jul 20, 2001

I have a beautiful fuchsia in my south-facing window that has huge flowers on it, but it is turning yellow and losing leaves. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks, Birdie

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Georgiaredclay lagrange, GA(Zone 7a) Jul 20, 2001

to much water????????

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louisa Troy, VA(Zone 7a) Jul 21, 2001

South facing window is a no-no. Fuschias like shade and moisture, but not over-saturated :-)

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Jul 22, 2001

They also make poor houseplants. Hang it outside under a tree where it will get dappled shade and NEVER let it dry out, keep it consistently moist. Think of the climate of England or the Pacific northwest and this will give you an idea what kind of conditions they like (require), then think of your dry, hot, sunny, south facing window....OUCH!

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birdie Salina, UT(Zone 4a) Jul 24, 2001

Thanks! I thought that I was doing it a favor inside because we have such a hot dry windy climate here. I will move it now.
Also, do they like much fertilizer? I haven't done that yet.

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Jul 24, 2001

I'm sorry to say, if your climate is that windy and dry I really don't think you really have much of a chance. Fucshias dislike wind as much as they dislike heat and dryness. Why nurseries insist on selling plants that they know full well are not suited to their area is beyond me.

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louisa Troy, VA(Zone 7a) Jul 24, 2001

Birdie if your plant is suffering outside try bringing it indoors in the cool where it will get light but not direct sunlight.

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birdie Salina, UT(Zone 4a) Jul 25, 2001

I think I'll try moving it to a window with indirect light.
Thanks for all of your help.

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