Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Asia
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
12-15
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
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
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
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
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Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
Quisco
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Quisco
In French
liberté Hosta
Quisco
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
Quisco
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
Quisco
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
Quisco
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
Quisco
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
Quisco
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Quisco
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Quisco is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Quisco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quisco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quisco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liberty Hosta and Quisco Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Quisco physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Quisco are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
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Care of Liberty Hosta and Quisco
Care of Liberty Hosta and Quisco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Liberty Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.