Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Origin
Europe
Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Ansellia africana
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-14
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow Brown
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, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, 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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
-
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
ANSELLIA africana
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
In Hindi
david ward
Ansellia
In German
david ward
Ansellia
In French
david ward
léopard orchidée
In Spanish
david ward
orchidée léopard
In Greek
david ward
Ansellia
In Portuguese
david ward
Ansellia
In Polish
david ward
Ansellia
In Latin
david ward
Ansellia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Ansellia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of David Ward and Leopard Orchid
Season and care of David Ward and Leopard Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Leopard Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leopard Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Leopard Orchid is while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leopard Orchid is .
David Ward and Leopard Orchid Physical Information
David Ward and Leopard Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Leopard Orchid are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
- Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of David Ward and Leopard Orchid
Care of David Ward and Leopard Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.