Hosta

Calathea

About Hosta and Calathea

Hosta

Calathea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tender Perennial

Origin

Asia

Central America, South America

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia

Number of Varieties

70300

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-8-9999

0 99

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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

Habit

Clump-Forming

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

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

Sun Exposure

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

Fertilizers

Foliage Texture

Bold

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, 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

strone

Calathea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Zingiberales

Family

Liliaceae

Marantaceae

Genus

Hosta

Calathea

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

70300

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Calathea

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Calathea? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Calathea. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Calathea doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Calathea 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 Calathea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Calathea

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

Hosta and Calathea Physical Information

Hosta and Calathea physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Calathea height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Calathea are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Calathea flower color:
Calathea leaf color:

Care of Hosta and Calathea

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