Plant Care Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'

Taxonomy

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'
Hosta
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'

💦 Water

How often to water your Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'

Water needs for Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'
0.5 cups
every 9

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe': repot after 2X growth

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' 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

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' doesn’t 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

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' 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

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌎 Native Region

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' is native to Northeast Asia.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

Trending in your area

Similar to Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'

Discover rare plants