Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Europe
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
david ward
In German
Elefant von Apple
david ward
In French
Elephant d'Apple
david ward
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
david ward
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
david ward
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
david ward
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
david ward
In Latin
Elephant Apple
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Lamiales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Elephant Apple and David Ward
Season and care of Elephant Apple and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and David Ward Physical Information
Elephant Apple and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and David Ward are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Apple and David Ward
Care of Elephant Apple and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.