Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Not Available
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Not Available
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Unknown
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
david ward
Aechmea
In German
david ward
Aechmea
In French
david ward
Aechmea
In Spanish
david ward
Aechmea
In Greek
david ward
Αιχμέα
In Portuguese
david ward
Aechmea
In Polish
david ward
Aechmea
In Latin
david ward
Aechmea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Bromelieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of David Ward and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of David Ward and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About David Ward and Aechmea. David Ward doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also David Ward does not have fragrant flowers. David Ward has allergic reactions like Unknown and Aechmea has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of David Ward and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of David Ward and Aechmea
Season and care of David Ward and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aechmea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Aechmea is Not Available while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aechmea is Not Available.
David Ward and Aechmea Physical Information
David Ward and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Aechmea height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of David Ward and Aechmea are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Aechmea flower color: Not Available
- Aechmea leaf color: Not Available
Care of David Ward and Aechmea
Care of David Ward and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.