| Common Name | Ventricosa Hosta |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| Species | Ventricosa |
| Origin | East Asia |
| Blooming | Summer, fragrant flowers appear on tall scapes |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green to dark green |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich, humus-based loam with good drainage; peat moss and perlite mix for containers
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering when foliage dies back in autumn.
Prefers deep shade to partial sun. Direct sunlight scorches leaves. Best in morning light only.
Apply slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring; liquid feed monthly during growing season
Remove dead or damaged leaves promptly. Cut back stalks after flowering to prevent seed set
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