Hosta

Hosta sieboldiana

easy outdoor ✗ Toxic to pets

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks, keep soil moist

☀️ Light

Partial to full shade

💦 Humidity

Average to high

🌡️ Temperature

35–85°F (2–29°C)

🪏 Soil

Rich, moist, well-draining soil

✨ Fertilizing

Once in spring

🪴 Repotting

Divide every 3–5 years

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About Hosta

The king of shade plants. Enormous variety of leaf colors, sizes, and textures. Virtually maintenance free.

Care tips

  • Slugs love hostas — use organic slug bait
  • Emerges late in spring — don't panic
  • Divide in spring or fall

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