Hosta

Alternanthera

About Hosta and Alternanthera

Hosta

Alternanthera

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tender Perennial

Origin

Asia

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Number of Varieties

70400

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Habitat

Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-89-11

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

12-1

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

Common Name

Hosta

Alternanthera

In Hindi

Hosta

Gudrisag, Garundi

In German

Hosta

Alternanthera

In French

Hosta

Alternanthera

In Spanish

Hosta

Alternanthera

In Greek

Hosta

Alternanthera

In Portuguese

Hosta

Alternanthera

In Polish

Hosta

Alternanthera

In Latin

strone

Alternanthera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Liliaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Hosta

Alternanthera

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

7027

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Alternanthera

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Alternanthera? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Alternanthera. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Alternanthera doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Alternanthera has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hosta and Alternanthera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Alternanthera

Season and care of Hosta and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Hosta and Alternanthera Physical Information

Hosta and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Alternanthera are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy

Care of Hosta and Alternanthera

Care of Hosta and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.