Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
China, India, Nepal
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
13-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Unknown
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
In Hindi
david ward
miniature orchid
In German
david ward
miniature orchid
In French
david ward
Pleione
In Spanish
david ward
Pleione
In Greek
david ward
Pleione
In Portuguese
david ward
miniature orchid
In Polish
david ward
miniature orchid
In Latin
david ward
miniature orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and Miniature Orchid
Season and care of David Ward and Miniature Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Miniature Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Miniature Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available.
David Ward and Miniature Orchid Physical Information
David Ward and Miniature Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Miniature Orchid are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
- Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of David Ward and Miniature Orchid
Care of David Ward and Miniature 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 Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
