Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Asia
Types
Citrus sinensis
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Orange, Valencia Orange
Hosta
In Hindi
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
Hosta
In German
Valencia-orange
Hosta
In French
orange de Valence
Hosta
In Spanish
Naranja Valencia
Hosta
In Greek
Valencia Orange
Hosta
In Portuguese
Valencia Laranja
Hosta
In Polish
Valencia Pomarańczowy
Hosta
In Latin
Aliquam Valencia
strone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Valencia Orange and Hosta
Season and care of Valencia Orange and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Valencia Orange and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valencia Orange and Hosta Physical Information
Valencia Orange and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Valencia Orange and Hosta are as follows:
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Valencia Orange and Hosta
Care of Valencia Orange and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Valencia Orange 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.