David Ward

Pentas

About David Ward and Pentas

David Ward

Pentas

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Europe

Africa, Madagascar

Types

Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’

Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii

Number of Varieties

25300

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows

Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-810-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm243.84 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

81.30 cm91.44 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Salmon, Coral

White, Red, Purple, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Egg-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

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

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Rocky Soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts

Pests and Diseases

Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Rocky Soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'

PENTAS

Common Name

David Ward, Red Lungwort

Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster

In Hindi

david ward

Pentas plant

In German

david ward

Pentas Pflanze

In French

david ward

plante Pentas

In Spanish

david ward

planta pentas

In Greek

david ward

φυτό Pentas

In Portuguese

david ward

planta Pentas

In Polish

david ward

Pentas roślin

In Latin

david ward

Pentas herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Gentianales

Family

Boraginaceae

Rubiaceae

Genus

Pulmonaria

Pentas

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Knoxieae

Subfamily

Rubioideae

Number of Species

-82

1 27800

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Properties of David Ward and Pentas

Wondering what are the properties of David Ward and Pentas? We provide you with everything About David Ward and Pentas. David Ward doesn't have thorns and Pentas doesn't have thorns. Also David Ward does not have fragrant flowers. David Ward has allergic reactions like and Pentas 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 Pentas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of David Ward and Pentas

Season and care of David Ward and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pentas season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.

David Ward and Pentas Physical Information

David Ward and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Pentas are as follows:

David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green

Care of David Ward and Pentas

Care of David Ward and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.