Alternanthera

Hosta

About Alternanthera and Hosta

Alternanthera

Hosta

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Perennial

Origin

Asia

Types

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

40070

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Habitat

Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-113-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-2

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Lavender, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Erosion control

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

Common Name

Alternanthera

Hosta

In Hindi

Gudrisag, Garundi

Hosta

In German

Alternanthera

Hosta

In French

Alternanthera

Hosta

In Spanish

Alternanthera

Hosta

In Greek

Alternanthera

Hosta

In Portuguese

Alternanthera

Hosta

In Polish

Alternanthera

Hosta

In Latin

Alternanthera

strone

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Asparagales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Alternanthera

Hosta

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Agavoideae

Number of Species

2770

1 27800

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Properties of Alternanthera and Hosta

Wondering what are the properties of Alternanthera and Hosta? We provide you with everything About Alternanthera and Hosta. Alternanthera doesn't have thorns and Hosta doesn't have thorns. Also Alternanthera does not have fragrant flowers. Alternanthera has allergic reactions like and Hosta has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alternanthera and Hosta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alternanthera and Hosta

Season and care of Alternanthera and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Alternanthera and Hosta Physical Information

Alternanthera and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Hosta are as follows:

Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green

Care of Alternanthera and Hosta

Care of Alternanthera and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.