Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Tropical regions
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
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
david ward
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
david ward
Kapok baum
In French
david ward
Fromager
In Spanish
david ward
Ceiba
In Greek
david ward
Ceiba
In Portuguese
david ward
Mafumeira
In Polish
david ward
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
david ward
Ceiba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Bombacaceae
Season and Care of David Ward and Kapok
Season and care of David Ward and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kapok season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Kapok Physical Information
David Ward and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Kapok are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of David Ward and Kapok
Care of David Ward and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.