Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
-
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Hosta
Bladderwort
In Hindi
Hosta
Bladderwort plant
In German
Hosta
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Hosta
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Hosta
planta bladderwort
In Greek
Hosta
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
Hosta
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Hosta
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
strone
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Hosta and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Bladderwort. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Bladderwort doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Bladderwort 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 Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hosta and Bladderwort
Season and care of Hosta and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Bladderwort Physical Information
Hosta and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Bladderwort are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Hosta and Bladderwort
Care of Hosta and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.