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Hosta.
Hosta L.
Pronunciación HOS-tuh
Hostas are beloved shade-loving perennials known for their lush foliage, which comes in a remarkable variety of colors, shapes, and textures. They are low-maintenance plants that add significant visual interest to shady gardens, borders, and containers. Hostas typically produce spikes of bell-shaped or trumpet-shaped flowers in the summer.
De un vistazo
- Care level
- Easy
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Light
- Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Indoor light
- medium
- Water
- Every 3 to 7 days
- Mature size
- Varies greatly by cultivar; typically 0.5-1m in height and spread.
- Growth rate
- medium
- Hardiness
- USDA 3 to 9
- Bloom time
- Summer
Cuidados
Hostas thrive in partial to full shade and prefer moist, well-draining soil. They benefit from consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Mulching can help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Watch for slug and snail damage, which is common.
- Watering
- Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist but not soggy; reduce watering in cooler months.
- Feeding
- Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer; excessive nitrogen can lead to scorch.
- Pruning
- Remove dead or damaged leaves as needed; cut back spent flower stalks after blooming.
- Repotting
- Repot when the plant becomes root-bound or outgrows its container, typically every 1-3 years.
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-draining loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Temperature
- -34.4 to 32.2°C
- Humidity
- 50 to 70%
Seguridad
- Pets
- Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Cómo identificarla
- Large basal rosette of leaves
- Leaves vary greatly in size and color
- Heart-shaped or lance-shaped leaves
- Spikes of bell-shaped flowers
- Grows from thick rhizomes
- Prefers shade
- Height
- 0.15 to 1m
- Spread
- 0.2 to 1.2m
- Leaves
- Green, Blue-green, Yellow, Variegated, deciduous
- Flowers
- White, Lavender, Purple, Pale blue, 2.5 to 5cm
Cómo cultivarla
- Propagation
- Division, Seed
- When to plant
- Spring, Autumn
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