Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-15
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
green hosta
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
green hosta
Epidendrum
In German
Funkie
Epidendrum
In French
plantain lily
Epidendrum
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
Epidendrum
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Epidendrum
In Polish
babki lilia
Epidendrum
In Latin
plantago lilium
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Epidendrum
Season and care of Green Hosta and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Hosta and Epidendrum Physical Information
Green Hosta and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Epidendrum are as follows:
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Green Hosta leaf color:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Green Hosta and Epidendrum
Care of Green Hosta and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.