Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
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
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light 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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of 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, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Hosta
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Hosta
Calla Lily
In German
Hosta
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Hosta
Lys calla
In Greek
Hosta
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Hosta
Calla
In Polish
Hosta
Calla Lily
In Latin
strone
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Calla Lily
Season and care of Hosta and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Hosta and Calla Lily Physical Information
Hosta and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Calla Lily are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hosta and Calla Lily
Care of Hosta and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.