Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
-
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
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, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Hosta
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
Hosta
Bursera simaruba
In German
Hosta
Bursera simaruba
In French
Hosta
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Hosta
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Hosta
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Hosta
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Hosta
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
strone
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Hosta and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Hosta and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color:
Care of Hosta and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Hosta and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gumbo Limbo 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 Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.