Description
Enjoy the tropical view with a pleasing appearance of Hosta plant at your indoor and outdoor spaces.
Sr | Item name |
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1 | Hosta - Plant |
2 | 4 inch (10 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Hosta is perennial evergreen shrub in Asparagaceae family.Mainly grown as foliage plant with broad lanceolate or ovate leaves varying widely in size by species. Hosta is growing from rhizomes or stolons.The flowers of hosta are produced on upright scapes that are woody in nature.
Plant Specifications
Plant Height | 9 inch (23 cm) |
Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
Common Name | Plantain Lily, Funkias |
Maximum Reachable Height | 6 inches to 3 ft. |
Flower Colour | white and lavender, Foliage colors range from chartreuse to deep blue-green, and many varieties have striking variegation. |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Difficulty Level | Easy care/low maintenance |
Planting and care
- Once your plant is established, hosta care becomes a matter of simple maintenance.
- To keep your growing hostas healthy, fertilize them each spring with an all-purpose garden fertilizer.
- Additional summer fertilizing may be helpful, but not necessary.
- Granular fertilizers should never sit on the leaves.
- Another difficulty in hosta care is slugs, which leave unsightly holes in the leaves.
- A light scattering of sand around your plants will help keep them away.
Hosta care
Hostas are generally purchased as potted plants which means they can be planted any time during the growing season including summer and fall as long as adequate moisture is provided. Work organic matter into the soil at the time of planting.
If the hosta is root-bound in the container, tease the roots loose before planting. Use a root stimulator solution at the time of planting to encourage root growth, then mulch to a depth of 1 to 1-1/2 . Keep the soil evenly moist for at least a couple of months or until the plant is established.Sunlight Light to full shade. Watering - Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Soil Well drained soil. For the best care of hostas, plant them in rich organic soil with a slightly acidic pH. Temperature The plants need about eight weeks of temperatures below forty degrees. Freeze and thaw can harm the plants if you are in an area that experiences warm days and extremely cold nights. Fertilizer - During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.
Hosta uses
Ornamental Use:
- Hosta plants are a beautiful addition to any garden and fit well in a variety of spaces, ranging from a few inches to four feet across