Hosta

Elkhorn

About Hosta and Elkhorn

Hosta

Elkhorn

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Asia

Eastern Asia, India

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

70-

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-810-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm12.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Grafting, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

EUPHORBIA lactea

Common Name

Hosta

Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn

In Hindi

Hosta

Elkhorn

In German

Hosta

Elkhorn

In French

Hosta

Elkhorn

In Spanish

Hosta

cuerno de alce

In Greek

Hosta

Elkhorn

In Portuguese

Hosta

Elkhorn

In Polish

Hosta

Elkhorn

In Latin

strone

Elkhorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Malpighiales

Family

Liliaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Hosta

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

701

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Elkhorn

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

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Season and Care of Hosta and Elkhorn

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

Hosta and Elkhorn Physical Information

Hosta and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Elkhorn are as follows:

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

Care of Hosta and Elkhorn

Care of Hosta and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.