Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
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Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
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White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
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White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
green hosta
Copperleaf
In Hindi
green hosta
Copperleaf
In German
Funkie
Copperleaf
In French
plantain lily
Copperleaf
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
copperleaf
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Copperleaf
In Polish
babki lilia
CopperLeaf
In Latin
plantago lilium
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Copperleaf
Season and care of Green Hosta and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Hosta and Copperleaf Physical Information
Green Hosta and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Copperleaf are as follows:
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Green Hosta leaf color:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Green Hosta and Copperleaf
Care of Green Hosta and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.