Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Ornamental plant
Habitat
-
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Hosta
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Hosta
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Hosta
Dieffenbachie
In French
Hosta
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Hosta
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Hosta
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Hosta
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Hosta
Difenbachia seguine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Genus
Hosta
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Dumbcane
Season and care of Hosta and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Dumbcane Physical Information
Hosta and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Dumbcane are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Dumbcane flower color:
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Hosta and Dumbcane
Care of Hosta and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dumbcane pruning is done 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 Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.