hosta

Hostas are top-notch shade-tolerant plants that can be grown in a variety of soils. While Hostas can survive on low water, it's important to water them regularly to keep them looking their best. To keep your Hosta 'Key Lime Pie' healthy, water it deeply about once or twice a week in the spring and summer, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. In the fall, reduce watering to every 10–14 days. During the winter, water only every month or so.

Hosta 'Key Lime Pie' grows best in bright yet indirect sunlight, receiving morning sun and partial afternoon shade. This particular plant species prefers at least a few hours of morning light in order to thrive, doing best when it receives around 3–5 hours of bright light. If the plant is placed in direct, intense sun for most of the day, it can suffer from sunburn or face unsightly bleaching of its foliage. If kept in shade for too long, however, the plant may become weak and spindly. To ensure that Hosta 'Key Lime Pie' thrives, try to provide it with the right amount of sunlight balanced between complete shade and bright sun.

Hosta 'Key Lime Pie' should be pruned in early spring, prior to any new growth beginning. Pruning should be done to remove damaged foliage or diseased stems, and to thin out the plant for better air circulation and healthier growth. Prune lightly, taking off no more than 1/3 of the plant's foliage or stems. Pruning can also be used to shape and contain the size of the plant. If pruning to shape, take off no more than 1/3 of the plant's height or canopy width.