Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-7
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
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Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Hosta
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In German
Hosta
Bittermelone
In French
Hosta
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
Hosta
Momordica charantia
In Portuguese
Hosta
Momordica
In Polish
Hosta
Przepękla ogórkowata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Violales
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Hosta and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bitter Gourd season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Hosta and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Hosta and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Hosta and Bitter Gourd
Care of Hosta and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.