Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Europe
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Damp
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Coleus
david ward
In German
Buntnessel
david ward
In French
Vieux garçon
david ward
In Spanish
coleo
david ward
In Greek
Coleus
david ward
In Portuguese
cóleus
david ward
In Polish
Coleus
david ward
In Latin
Coleus
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Coleus and David Ward
Season and care of Coleus and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and David Ward season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus and David Ward Physical Information
Coleus and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Coleus and David Ward are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coleus and David Ward
Care of Coleus and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.