Fuchsia rust (Pucciniastrum epilobii) is a fungal disease that overwinters as spores and infects the underside of fuchsia plant leaves. However, a few weeks ago I discovered the bottom leaves yellowing and then dropping off. Leaf drop in the winter – A certain amount of leaf drop is natural, but if the branches become almost denuded, the plant is too dark, or getting too much water. However, ONE of my plants - a new one I bought this spring - is refusing to open its flowers. Fertilizing conditions: Fuchsia leaves turn yellow and drop from the plant as part of its natural growth cycle. The plant has been well watered and I've used a "bloom" fertilizer on it with a 15-30-15 analysis. When a fuchsia grows outdoors year-round in warmer regions, its older stems become woody and it develops into a shrubby plant. woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) May 28, 2003. It’s easy to understand why the Fuchsia is so popular, all you need to do is plant a few in your garden this coming season. Fuchsia ‘Voodoo’ Live Plant, From Amazon A Guide to Growing Fuchsias. This could be caused by an attack of aphids, thrips or red spider, but here the pests or marks can be readily seen on the leaves. However, this year, it hangs under a wide eave and I am being stingier with the water. It did well but now some of the plant buds up well but then the flowers don't open all the way. Can someone please tell me why this is happening. rhysjo22 on April 10, 2012: yes the color is such pretty cool thing and it's add color into my life, I will plant like this too! The last time, I think I overwatered it. Fuchsia dropping flowers & buds. daffodilian. This summer has been great for my fuchsias, with below-seasonal temperatures and many overcast days, and all three of my plants are healthy and covered in leaves and flowers. Watering conditions: Plenty of holes in the pot; I usually tend to water when the surface is dry. 1 A Guide to Growing Fuchsias. The buds just sit on the plant, closed up, until they get old and drop off. The fuchsia is a deciduous shrub so will naturally shed some yellow bottom leaves, but this must not be confused with leaf drop. Water very sparingly in this period. This is my second attempt to grow a hanging fushia. My standard fuchsia 'Britny' is dropping fresh bloom's (not withered). However, I for last 2-3 days the buds are dropping if I am touching the plant. Fuchsia Diseases & Pests. Fuchsia dropping a lot of leaves suddenly. I bought a gorgeous fuchsia this spring. Anything I can do to get it to open the flowers all the way? It begins with unassuming brown splotches only on the underside of leaves, making it difficult to detect. fuchsia, my favorite color, would love to have one of these. If the leaves drop during the summer growth period, the plant’s location is to dark or too warm. Over time, yellowish-orange spores develop on the under and top sides of the leaves, and they drop. The buds are dropping off one of my potted fuchsias without opening at all....I have sixteen pots of different varieties and most are doing brilliantly but I noticed when deadheading this morning that one variety hasn't opened any buds at all and they are just falling off when you touch them gently. Now my other small standard fuchsia 'Paula Jane' has started doing something similar with buds rotting and falling. Mark unread; Skip to new; Mark unread Print Skip to new. More. Although fuchsias typically thrive when their needs are met, sometimes they show their displeasure by dropping their leaves. I don't know if I'd call it bud drop or not. Watch Reply. Contents. My Fuchsia is indoor, it's a small plant and looks quite healthy with so many buds. They look like little ballerinas in their tutus! asiliveandbreathe on April 10, 2012: Lovely flowers, such a variety. 8 years ago. Photo attached. 1.1 Types of Fuchsia; 1.2 Planting Your Fuchsias; 2 Caring for Fuchsias. 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