Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Asia
Types
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Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Bromeliad
green hosta
In Hindi
Bromeliad
green hosta
In German
Bromeliad
Funkie
In French
Bromeliad
plantain lily
In Spanish
Bromeliad
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Bromeliad
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
lírio banana
In Polish
Bromeliad
babki lilia
In Latin
Bromeliad
plantago lilium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Liliales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Green Hosta
Season and care of Bromeliad and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromeliad and Green Hosta Physical Information
Bromeliad and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Green Hosta are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Bromeliad and Green Hosta
Care of Bromeliad and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.