Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
-
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Hosta
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Portuguese
Hosta
lichia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Sapindoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Lychee
Season and care of Hosta and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lychee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Lychee Physical Information
Hosta and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Lychee are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Hosta and Lychee
Care of Hosta and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.