Hosta 'Guacamole' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hosta Guacamole is an evergreen plant with textured heart-shaped leaves. It is very suitable for planting in locations with partial to full shade. In addition, it can flower and give off a pleasant fragrance. With proper care, it can reach a height of 2-3 feet or more.
Common Name |
Hosta 'Guacamole'
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hosta x 'Guacamole'
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Genus
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Hosta
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Family
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Asparagaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Hosta 'Guacamole' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hosta 'Guacamole'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hosta 'Guacamole' needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hosta 'Guacamole' needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Hosta 'Guacamole' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hosta 'Guacamole' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Hosta 'Guacamole' prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 70%. |
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Hosta 'Guacamole' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hosta 'Guacamole'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Hosta 'Guacamole' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Hosta 'Guacamole' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hosta 'Guacamole' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
60 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Hosta 'Guacamole' toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
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Hosta 'Guacamole' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hosta 'Guacamole', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
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Hosta 'Guacamole' Native Region |
Find out where the Hosta 'Guacamole' plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
Korea (the Democratic People's Republic of)
Russian Federation (the)
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