Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Hosta
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Hosta
candlenut पेड़
In German
Hosta
Candlenut Baum
In French
Hosta
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Hosta
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Hosta
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hosta
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Hosta
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
strone
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Candlenut
Season and care of Hosta and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Candlenut Physical Information
Hosta and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Candlenut are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Hosta and Candlenut
Care of Hosta and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.