Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Asia
Types
Not Availble
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM frutescens
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Tabasco Pepper
Hosta
In Hindi
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
Hosta
In German
Tabasco Pfeffer
Hosta
In French
Tabasco poivre
Hosta
In Spanish
Tabasco Pepper
Hosta
In Greek
Tabasco πιπέρι
Hosta
In Portuguese
Tabasco pimenta
Hosta
In Polish
papryka tabasco
Hosta
In Latin
Tabasco Pepper
strone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Tabasco Pepper and Hosta
Season and care of Tabasco Pepper and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Tabasco Pepper and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Loam and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabasco Pepper and Hosta Physical Information
Tabasco Pepper and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tabasco Pepper and Hosta are as follows:
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Hosta
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabasco Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.