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Hardy fuchsia
Fuchsia magellanica
Hardy fuchsia is considered non-toxic to cats. Its dangling flowers can add color to a shaded garden or container, positioned away from cats that like to bat at blooms.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Fuchsia magellanica only. Check the botanical name; a photo cannot establish the identity of your plant.
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Fuchsia magellanica — Flowers
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Fuchsia magellanica
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Fuchsia magellanica only. Check the botanical name; a photo cannot establish the identity of your plant.
- Light
- Some direct sun
Partial shade in a cool position.
- Watering
Keep soil moist and well drained.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
Frost may kill top growth; no indoor temperature range proposed.
- Humidity
Cool, moist conditions are preferred; no numeric humidity target.
- Potting
- Fertile, humus-rich soil with drainage.
- Through the year
- Prune old stems in spring when needed to renew growth. In cold areas, protect the root zone according to local conditions.
Growing-guide sources
- Fuchsia magellanica ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
Fuchsia magellanica only. Check the botanical name; a photo cannot establish the identity of your plant.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-17. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.
Sources & review
- Hardy fuchsia: source assessment ↗Veterinary Poisons Information Service · Accessed
Listed by the source as Fuchsia species. VPIS lists Fuchsia species; NC State identifies Fuchsia magellanica. This guide does not claim that every plant with fuchsia-colored flowers belongs to this genus.
- Fuchsia magellanica ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
- Hardy fuchsia: source assessment ↗Veterinary Poisons Information Service · Accessed 2026-10-16
Safety last reviewed .