Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
-
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Hosta
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Hosta
Pink Pineapple
In German
Hosta
Pink Pineapple
In French
Hosta
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Hosta
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
Hosta
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Hosta
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Hosta
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
strone
Pink Pineapple
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Hosta and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Hosta and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hosta and Pink Pineapple
Care of Hosta and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.