Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
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
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Orange Red
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Unknown
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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'
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
david ward
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
david ward
Igel Kaktus
In French
david ward
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
david ward
cactus de erizo
In Greek
david ward
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
david ward
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
david ward
jeż kaktus
In Latin
david ward
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Boraginaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Echinopsis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and Echinopsis
Season and care of David Ward and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
David Ward and Echinopsis Physical Information
David Ward and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Echinopsis are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Care of David Ward and Echinopsis
Care of David Ward and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.