Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Africa
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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, 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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
david ward
Elephant Bush
In German
david ward
Elephant Bush
In French
david ward
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
david ward
elefante Bush
In Greek
david ward
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
david ward
elefante de Bush
In Polish
david ward
Elephant Bush
In Latin
david ward
bush elephant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Boraginaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Portulacaria
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of David Ward and Elephant Bush
Season and care of David Ward and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
David Ward and Elephant Bush Physical Information
David Ward and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Elephant Bush are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of David Ward and Elephant Bush
Care of David Ward and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.