Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Cattleya aurantiaca
Habitat
-
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-13
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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
Common Name
Hosta
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
In Hindi
Hosta
ऑरेंज Cattleya
In German
Hosta
Orange Cattleya
In French
Hosta
orange Cattleya
In Spanish
Hosta
Orange Cattleya
In Greek
Hosta
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
In Portuguese
Hosta
laranja Cattleya
In Polish
Hosta
pomarańczowy Cattleya
In Latin
strone
Oncidium aureum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Hosta
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Orange Cattleya
Season and care of Hosta and Orange Cattleya is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Orange Cattleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Orange Cattleya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Orange Cattleya is while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orange Cattleya is .
Hosta and Orange Cattleya Physical Information
Hosta and Orange Cattleya physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Orange Cattleya are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
- Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hosta and Orange Cattleya
Care of Hosta and Orange Cattleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orange Cattleya 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 Orange Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.