Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
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, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
david ward
echinocactus
In German
david ward
echinocactus
In French
david ward
echinocactus
In Spanish
david ward
echinocactus
In Greek
david ward
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
david ward
Echinocactus
In Polish
david ward
Echinocactus
In Latin
david ward
Echinocactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Boraginaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Echinocactus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of David Ward and Echinocactus
Season and care of David Ward and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
David Ward and Echinocactus Physical Information
David Ward and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Echinocactus are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of David Ward and Echinocactus
Care of David Ward and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.