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Hosta fortunei

Fortune's Hosta

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Hosta fortunei is a shade-loving herbaceous perennial prized for its broad, heart-shaped, blue-green foliage. It produces tall flower spikes with lavender blooms during the summer.
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Plant Details

Common Name Fortune's Hosta
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Hosta
Species Fortunei
Origin China
Blooming Lavender flowers in summer
Leaf Color blue-green to yellow-green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, humus-based potting mix with perlite for drainage; moist but well-drained soil preferred

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full shade to partial shade. Direct sunlight will scorch leaves and fade color.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from April to September. Avoid high nitrogen in late summer.

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Pruning

Remove dead foliage after frost. Cut flower stalks back after blooming or leave for seed production.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
200 – 5000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 250
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

Something wrong with your Hosta fortunei? Select a symptom to diagnose and fix the issue.

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