Cape Daisy

Hosta

About Cape Daisy and Hosta

Cape Daisy

Hosta

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Origin

South Africa

Asia

Types

Asteraceae

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

2570

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Habitat

gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-113-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

9-2

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Purple

White, Lavender, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Silver

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic, toothed

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Grafting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies

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

Foliage Texture

Medium

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Erosion control

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Whole plant

Other Uses

Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover

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, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Asteroideae

Agavoideae

Number of Species

8570

1 27800

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Properties of Cape Daisy and Hosta

Wondering what are the properties of Cape Daisy and Hosta? We provide you with everything About Cape Daisy and Hosta. Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns and Hosta doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Daisy does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy and Hosta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Hosta

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

Cape Daisy and Hosta Physical Information

Cape Daisy and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Hosta are as follows:

Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green

Care of Cape Daisy and Hosta

Care of Cape Daisy and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy 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.