Hosta spp. Plant Care Reminders

General Information

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  March 1. Buy Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. 2. Plant Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. 3. Water Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. 4. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary. 7. Transplant Divide and transplant older clumps just before new growth begins in the spring. 8. Propagate Propagate by dividing plants just before new growth begins in the spring.

  April 1. Buy Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. 2. Plant Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. 3. Fertilize Feed lightly with an acid-type fertilizer once a month during the growing season. 4. Water Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. 5. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary. 8. Transplant Divide and transplant older clumps just before new growth begins in the spring. 9. Propagate Propagate by dividing plants just before new growth begins in the spring.

  May 1. Buy Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. 2. Plant Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. 3. Fertilize Feed lightly with an acid-type fertilizer once a month during the growing season. 4. Water Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. 5. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary. 8. Transplant Divide and transplant older clumps just before new growth begins in the spring. 9. Propagate Propagate by dividing plants just before new growth begins in the spring.

  June 1. Buy Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. 2. Plant Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. 3. Fertilize Feed lightly with an acid-type fertilizer once a month during the growing season. 4. Water Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. 5. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary.

  July 1. Buy Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. 2. Plant Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. 3. Fertilize Feed lightly with an acid-type fertilizer once a month during the growing season. 4. Water Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. 5. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary.

  August 1. Buy Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. 2. Plant Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. 3. Fertilize Feed lightly with an acid-type fertilizer once a month during the growing season. 4. Water Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. 5. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary.

  September 1. Buy Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. 2. Plant Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. 3. Fertilize Feed lightly with an acid-type fertilizer once a month during the growing season. 4. Water Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. 5. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary.

  October 1. Water Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. 2. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary.

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  Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January February March Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. April Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. May Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. June Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. July Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. August Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. September Buy container-grown plants from nurseries, or order by mail from specialty growers. October November December

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January February March Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. April Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. May Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. June Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. July Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. August Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. September Plant in shade in rich soil, using plenty of soil amendment. October November December

  Sow Seeds When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements? January February March April May June July August September October November December

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? January February March April Feed lightly with an acid-type fertilizer once a month during the growing season. May Feed lightly with an acid-type fertilizer once a month during the growing season. June Feed lightly with an acid-type fertilizer once a month during the growing season. July Feed lightly with an acid-type fertilizer once a month during the growing season. August Feed lightly with an acid-type fertilizer once a month during the growing season. September Feed lightly with an acid-type fertilizer once a month during the growing season. October November December

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January February March Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. April Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. May Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. June Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. July Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. August Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. September Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. October Keep moist throughout the growing season. Overhead sprinkling helps to keep humidity levels up. November December

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? January February March April May June July August September October November December

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? January February March Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. April Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. May Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. June Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. July Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. August Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. September Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. October Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep soil moist and increse humidity. November December

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January February March April May June July August September October November December

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January February March Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! April Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! May Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! June Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! July Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! August Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! September Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! October Inspect for snails and slugs regularly! November December

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? January February March Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary. April Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary. May Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary. June Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary. July Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary. August Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary. September Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary. October Keep all snails and slugs away from plants. Use Sluggo to eliminate these pests when necessary. November December

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? January February March Divide and transplant older clumps just before new growth begins in the spring. April Divide and transplant older clumps just before new growth begins in the spring. May Divide and transplant older clumps just before new growth begins in the spring. June July August September October November December

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? January February March Propagate by dividing plants just before new growth begins in the spring. April Propagate by dividing plants just before new growth begins in the spring. May Propagate by dividing plants just before new growth begins in the spring. June July August September October November December

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? January February March April May June July August September October November December

  Special requirements Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories? January February March April May June July August September October November December