Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Habitat
-
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Rats
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Common Name
Hosta
Fig, Kadota Fig
In Portuguese
Hosta
Figura
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hosta and Kadota Fig
Season and care of Hosta and Kadota Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Kadota Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Kadota Fig Physical Information
Hosta and Kadota Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Kadota Fig are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
- Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hosta and Kadota Fig
Care of Hosta and Kadota Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.