hosta

Water hosta plants (Hosta 'Key West') regularly throughout the growing season. Make sure to provide 1-2 inches of water a week during the spring and summer. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. In the late summer and fall, water your hosta less often, but still make sure the soil remains moist. In the winter, stop watering the hosta altogether, since it is dormant.

Hosta 'Key West' is a shade-loving plant species that prefers filtered sunlight or enhanced shade from an overhead cover. The amount of daily sunlight should range from 4-5 hours per day, preferably in the morning or late afternoon. Too much direct sunlight can harm the delicate leaves, therefore it is best to avoid exposure during midday. During the spring and summer months, the hours of direct sunlight should be reduced to 2-3 hours a day to help encourage plant growth.

Hosta 'Key West' plants should be pruned back in early spring, before new growth appears, when the plant is still dormant. Pruning should involve removing any dead foliage, leaving only the green foliage that has survived the winter. Remove any diseased or damaged foliage as well as any stems or leaves that appear to be overcrowded. Doing this will promote air circulation, allowing more sunlight and water to reach the remaining foliage and stems. In addition, you can cut back any stems that have grown too long for the desired size of the plant. Once the pruning is complete, fertilize the plant to encourage new growth.