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General Information

Fuchsia hatschbachii is an evergreen shrub that can be erect or scrambling in habit. It usually grows 1 - 3 metres tall, but can be up to 5 metres tall when growing into trees[].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for its edible fruits. It is often grown as an ornamental, especially in subtropical to warm temperate areas.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - southern Brazil.

Habitat

In low forests on limestone or sandstone outcrops, in the planalto north and west of Curitiba, Parana, at elevations from 950 - 1,150 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	2.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of the subtropics, occasionally found at higher elevations in tropical areas of Brazil. It is fairly tolerant of cold conditions and is said to be able to tolerate temperatures down to about -10°c[]. At these temperatures, the top growth is very liable to be cut back to ground level, but the plant resprouts from the base when warmer weather returns[].
Prefers a position in dappled to deep shade, growing well in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil[].
Fuchsia species flower and fruit mainly on new wood produced in the same growing season. Any pruning, therefore, is best carried out at the start of the growing season, cutting out old wood in order to encourage vigorous new growth[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. The purple, subcylindrical fruit is 13 - 18mm long, 7 - 10mm in diameter[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe[] though stored seed can also be used. Surface sow the seed in a semi-shaded position in a seed tray, gently pressing the seed into the compost, and do not allow the compost to dry out[]. Germination should take place in less than 6 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and grow them on until large enough to plant out.
Inter-nodal cuttings of greenwood, 5 - 8cm long in a frame. Quick and easy, a high percentage take[, ].
Inter-nodal cuttings of half-ripe wood in a frame. Very quick and easy, treat as greenwood cuttings above[].
Cuttings usually succeed at any time during the growing season[].

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