Water
Hosta capitata prefers consistently moist soil. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in late autumn as the plant enters dormancy.
Ilwol hosta (Hosta capitata) is a vigorous Hosta cultivar known for its glossy, dark green leaves and abundant, pale lavender flowers in summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or morning sun; avoid intense afternoon sun.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures; requires a cold period for dormancy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed in spring and mid-summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Hosta capitata prefers consistently moist soil. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in late autumn as the plant enters dormancy.
Remove dead or damaged leaves at any time to maintain a tidy appearance. In late autumn, after the foliage has died back, cut all leaves down to the ground to prevent disease and pest overwintering.
This also makes way for new spring growth.
Hosta capitata is best propagated by division. In early spring or autumn, carefully dig up the plant and divide the root ball into sections, ensuring each section has at least one bud and sufficient roots.
Replant divisions immediately.
Repot Hosta capitata every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes pot-bound. Use a larger container with fresh, well-draining potting mix. Spring is the ideal time for repotting, just as new growth begins to emerge.
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Where Ilwol Hosta (Hosta capitata) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| Species | Hosta capitata |
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