Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-12
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
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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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Hosta
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Hosta
jumping cholla
In German
Hosta
jumping cholla
In French
Hosta
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Hosta
jumping cholla
In Greek
Hosta
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Hosta
jumping cholla
In Polish
Hosta
jumping cholla
In Latin
strone
jumping cholla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hosta
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Hosta and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Hosta and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Hosta and Jumping Cholla
Care of Hosta and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.