Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
green hosta
Breadfruit
In Hindi
green hosta
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Funkie
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
plantain lily
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
árbol del pan
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
babki lilia
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
plantago lilium
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Breadfruit
Season and care of Green Hosta and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Hosta and Breadfruit Physical Information
Green Hosta and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Breadfruit are as follows:
Care of Green Hosta and Breadfruit
Care of Green Hosta and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.