Hosta

Pawpaw

About Hosta and Pawpaw

Hosta

Pawpaw

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Asia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

708

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Habitat

Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-86-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

8-6

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm1,371.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Purple, Burgundy, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown

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

Yellow, Copper, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

ASIMINA triloba

Common Name

Hosta

Pawpaw

In Hindi

Hosta

गंदा संयंत्र

In German

Hosta

Papaya Pflanze

In French

Hosta

usine de papaye

In Spanish

Hosta

planta de la papaya

In Greek

Hosta

φυτό pawpaw

In Portuguese

Hosta

planta mamão

In Polish

Hosta

pawpaw roślin

In Latin

strone

quince herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Magnoliales

Family

Liliaceae

Annonaceae

Genus

Hosta

Asimina Adans

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

709

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Pawpaw

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Pawpaw? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Pawpaw. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Pawpaw doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Pawpaw has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hosta and Pawpaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Pawpaw

Season and care of Hosta and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.

Hosta and Pawpaw Physical Information

Hosta and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Pawpaw are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Hosta and Pawpaw

Care of Hosta and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.