Temperatures Hostacontinental : These plants like shady or semishady locations, where they are exposed for few hours a day to direct sunlight. alpine : Place these plants in a semishady location, where they are exposed to direct sunlight for short periods of time. mediterranean : Place these plants in a semishady location, not excessively exposed to direct sunlight. Feed Hosta : From March to October fertilize using a fertilizer to be added to normal waterings, every 15-20 days; for your convenience it is also possible to use a slow-release granular fertilizer, to be placed around the plant every 3-4 months. Irrigation Hostacontinental : Waterings shall be regular, but not excessive; allow the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Specially in spring and summer remember to give a good amount of water while watering. alpine : These plants are watered regularly during the vegetative period, watering deeply the soil; remember that it is a rule to allow the soil to dry out well between two waterings. During the cold season waterings can be suspended. mediterranean : These plants like a fresh and humid soil; give a good amount of water frequently, keeping the ground humid. Remember to increase waterings during hot and dry months and to decrease them in winter. |