Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 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, Light Pink, Lavender
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Laelia
david ward
In German
Laelia
david ward
In French
Laelia
david ward
In Spanish
Laelia
david ward
In Greek
Laelia
david ward
In Portuguese
Laelia
david ward
In Polish
Laelia
david ward
In Latin
Laelia
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and David Ward
Season and care of Laelia and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and David Ward Physical Information
Laelia and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Laelia and David Ward are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Laelia and David Ward
Care of Laelia and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Laelia 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.