Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Cold Regions
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Tuberose
green hosta
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
green hosta
In German
Tuberose
Funkie
In French
Tubéreuse
plantain lily
In Spanish
nardo
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
lírio banana
In Polish
Tuberoza
babki lilia
In Latin
Tuberose
plantago lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Tuberose and Green Hosta
Season and care of Tuberose and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Green Hosta season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberose and Green Hosta Physical Information
Tuberose and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Green Hosta are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Tuberose and Green Hosta
Care of Tuberose and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.