Blue Mouse Ear Hosta
Taxonomy
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ear'
Hosta
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Blue Mouse Ear Hosta

How often to water your Blue Mouse Ear Hosta

every 9
Blue Mouse Ear Hosta needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Eugene, Oregon.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Blue Mouse Ear Hosta in your home

a window
Blue Mouse Ear Hosta love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Eugene, Oregon ā .
Blue Mouse Ear Hosta does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Blue Mouse Ear Hosta

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Blue Mouse Ear Hosta after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Blue Mouse Ear Hosta prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Blue Mouse Ear Hosta requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Blue Mouse Ear Hosta doesnāt require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Blue Mouse Ear Hosta does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Blue Mouse Ear Hosta should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Native Region
Blue Mouse Ear Hosta is native to Northeast Asia.
Care Summary for Blue Mouse Ear Hosta
Blue Mouse Ear Hosta
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Eugene, Oregon, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
