hosta

Hosta 'Vanilla Cream' plants require moist, well-drained soil to thrive and should be watered using both soil moisture and rainfall when available. The soil should be kept evenly moist, not soggy or wet, and should not be allowed to dry out completely between waterings. Generally, water your hosta plants every 5-7 days, remembering to increase the frequency of watering when the weather is warmer and drier. Additionally, supplemental watering needs to be kept up during hotter months when rainfall is less frequent.

The Hosta 'Vanilla Cream' plant species requires partial shade or filtered sunlight in order to thrive. It should be exposed to 3-5 hours of indirect sunlight per day, often falling between the peak hours of 10am to 2pm. A warning for this species, too much direct sunlight can cause its leaves to become discolored and burned. Additionally, prolonged exposure to sunlight can potentially cause lasting damage to your Hosta. To avoid such a situation, it is best to provide your Hosta with light shade and filtered sunlight.

For Hosta 'Vanilla Cream' plants, pruning should occur once a year in early spring. Prune away any dead or damaged stems, along with any stems that are crowding the plant. Prune lightly by snipping the stems back to the desired level; avoid cutting too close to the base of the plant. Avoid overall heavy pruning as this can cause the plant to become sparse.