Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
green hosta
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
green hosta
पेकॉन
In German
Funkie
Pekannuss
In French
plantain lily
Pacanier
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
Pecan
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
babki lilia
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
plantago lilium
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Juglandales
Family
Liliaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Pecan
Season and care of Green Hosta and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Hosta and Pecan Physical Information
Green Hosta and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Pecan are as follows:
Care of Green Hosta and Pecan
Care of Green Hosta and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.