hosta

Hosta 'Little Sunspot' should be watered deeply but infrequently. Applying 1 inch of water every 7-10 days should be sufficient, but be sure to check the soil often and adjust your watering accordingly.If your hosta is in a pot, water more often as the soil will dry out faster. Be careful not to overwater as it can lead to root damage or rot. Allow the soil to become mostly dry before watering again.

Hosta 'Little Sunspot' is a shade-loving plant that performs best when placed in part to full shade areas in the garden. In most climates, it can tolerate small to moderate amounts of direct sunlight (3-4 hours), but too much direct sunlight can cause scorching of the leaves. To maintain its best condition, Hosta 'Little Sunspot' should be given no more than 4 hours of direct sunlight per day during the spring, summer, and early fall months. If placed in an area where it will be exposed to more direct sunlight, some of the leaves should be shaded to protect the plant from damage. During winter months, Hosta 'Little Sunspot' should not be given direct sunlight at all, as cooler air combined with direct sunlight could harm the leaves.

Hosta 'Little Sunspot' should be pruned once a year, in late winter or early spring. Pruning should remove any dead or diseased leaves, as well as any zonal leaves that look ill-formed or weak. The goal is to make sure the new emerging leaves of spring are healthy and strong. Deadheading should be done in the early summer as soon as the petals have faded and dropped off. This will encourage reblooming later in the season. Finally, the hosta should be lightly pruned in late fall, removing any withered foliage and any stalks that have died. This will help the plant conserve energy for the winter and promote a healthy growth cycle in the coming season.