Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Canopy, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 branches, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
david ward
Comet Orchid
In German
david ward
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
david ward
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
david ward
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
david ward
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
david ward
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
david ward
Comet Orchid
In Latin
david ward
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Angraecum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of David Ward and Comet Orchid
Season and care of David Ward and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comet Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Comet Orchid is while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comet Orchid is .
David Ward and Comet Orchid Physical Information
David Ward and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Comet Orchid are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of David Ward and Comet Orchid
Care of David Ward and Comet Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.