Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Central America, South America
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
-
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
CALATHEA
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Calathea
In Hindi
david ward
Calathea
In German
david ward
Calathea
In French
david ward
Calathea
In Spanish
david ward
Calathea
In Greek
david ward
Calathea
In Portuguese
david ward
Calathea
In Polish
david ward
Calathea
In Latin
david ward
Calathea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Boraginaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Calathea
Season and Care of David Ward and Calathea
Season and care of David Ward and Calathea is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Calathea Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Calathea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Calathea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calathea is .
David Ward and Calathea Physical Information
David Ward and Calathea physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Calathea height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Calathea are as follows:
Care of David Ward and Calathea
Care of David Ward and Calathea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calathea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.