Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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secondary forest, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
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Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Annona reticulate
Common Name
Hosta
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In German
Hosta
Netzannone
In French
Hosta
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
Hosta
Annona reticulata
In Portuguese
Hosta
coração-de-boi
In Polish
Hosta
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Magnoliales
Family
Liliaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Annonoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Ramphal
Season and care of Hosta and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ramphal season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Ramphal Physical Information
Hosta and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Ramphal are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
- Ramphal leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Ramphal
Care of Hosta and Ramphal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.