Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Asia
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
9-2
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
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
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Erosion control
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Hosta
In German
Echeveria
Hosta
In French
Echeveria
Hosta
In Spanish
Echeveria
Hosta
In Portuguese
Echeveria
Hosta
In Polish
Echeveria
Hosta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Echeveria and Hosta
Season and care of Echeveria and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Hosta season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echeveria and Hosta Physical Information
Echeveria and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Hosta are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Echeveria and Hosta
Care of Echeveria and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echeveria 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.