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Fuchsia in the South: Container Culture for Summer Survival

Fuchsia wilts above 85 °F and dies below 25 °F. Best strategy: pot in spring, give morning sun only, move to full shade by June. Keep soil evenly moist—never bone dry or soggy. Leaf drop signals root distress.

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