Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Bromeliad
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Lungwort
In German
Bromeliad
Lungenkraut
In French
Bromeliad
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Lungwort
In Greek
Bromeliad
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
pulmonária
In Polish
Bromeliad
płucnik
In Latin
Bromeliad
Lungwort
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Bromeliales
Peltigerales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Lungwort
Season and care of Bromeliad and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromeliad and Lungwort Physical Information
Bromeliad and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Lungwort are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Bromeliad and Lungwort
Care of Bromeliad and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.