Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
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Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
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Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves
Other Uses
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Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
david ward
Guzmania lingulata
In German
david ward
Guzmania lingulata
In French
david ward
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
david ward
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
david ward
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
david ward
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
david ward
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
david ward
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Guzmania
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Properties of David Ward and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of David Ward and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About David Ward and Guzmania. David Ward doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also David Ward does not have fragrant flowers. David Ward has allergic reactions like and Guzmania has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of David Ward and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of David Ward and Guzmania
Season and care of David Ward and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
David Ward and Guzmania Physical Information
David Ward and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Guzmania are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of David Ward and Guzmania
Care of David Ward and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.