Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Wet Site, 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
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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 leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Unknown
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Unknown
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In German
david ward
Palme
In French
david ward
Paume
In Spanish
david ward
Palma
In Greek
david ward
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
david ward
Palma
In Polish
david ward
Palma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Archontophoenix
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and King Palm
Season and care of David Ward and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and King Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and King Palm Physical Information
David Ward and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and King Palm are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of David Ward and King Palm
Care of David Ward and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.