Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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Low Elevation, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
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
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
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Common Name
Hosta
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
In Hindi
Hosta
Kiwano Melon
In German
Hosta
Hornmelone
In French
Hosta
Cucumis metulifer
In Spanish
Hosta
Cucumis metuliferus
In Greek
Hosta
Kiwano Melon
In Portuguese
Hosta
pepino africano
In Polish
Hosta
Ogórek kiwano
In Latin
strone
Kiwano Melon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Violales
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hosta and Kiwano Melon
Season and care of Hosta and Kiwano Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Kiwano Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwano Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwano Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Kiwano Melon Physical Information
Hosta and Kiwano Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Kiwano Melon are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
- Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Kiwano Melon
Care of Hosta and Kiwano Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwano Melon 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 Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.