plantain lily 'Red October'

How to Grow and Care for plantain lily 'Red October'

plantain lily 'Red October' · Hosta 'Red October'

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a shady spot away from direct sun and with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

Watering: Evenly moist humus soil, avoid waterlogged poorly drained substrateSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing plantain lily 'Red October'

plantain lily 'Red October'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleEvenly moist humus soil, avoid waterlogged poorly drained substrate
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingFoliage hosta dilute feed monthly spring through mid summer months
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a shady spot away from direct sun and with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

How to Water plantain lily 'Red October'?

Evenly moist humus soil, avoid waterlogged poorly drained substrate

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for plantain lily 'Red October'?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for plantain lily 'Red October'?

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What Soil Is Best for plantain lily 'Red October'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for plantain lily 'Red October'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize plantain lily 'Red October'?

Foliage hosta dilute feed monthly spring through mid summer months

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How to Prune plantain lily 'Red October'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate plantain lily 'Red October'?

Propagate by division in early spring

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How to Transplant plantain lily 'Red October'?

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How to Care for plantain lily 'Red October' in Winter?

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How to Plant plantain lily 'Red October'?

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a shady spot away from direct sun and with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

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How to Repot plantain lily 'Red October'?

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How to Harvest plantain lily 'Red October'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails; container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil

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The Toxicity of plantain lily 'Red October'

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Attributes of plantain lily 'Red October'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hosta 'Red October'
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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