Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Alocasia
david ward
In German
Alocasia
david ward
In French
Alocasia
david ward
In Spanish
Alocasia
david ward
In Greek
Alocasia
david ward
In Portuguese
Alocasia
david ward
In Polish
Alocasia
david ward
In Latin
Alocasia
david ward
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and David Ward
Season and care of Kris Plant and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and David Ward Physical Information
Kris Plant and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and David Ward are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kris Plant and David Ward
Care of Kris Plant and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kris Plant 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.