Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
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
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mealybugs
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Windbreak
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Hosta
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
Hosta
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Hosta
Mexican Bambus
In French
Hosta
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Hosta
bambú mexicana
In Greek
Hosta
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Hosta
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Hosta
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
strone
Mexicanus Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Hosta and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Hosta and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Hosta and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Hosta and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Hosta and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.