Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe
Types
Phalaenopsis
Dendrobium
Cattelya
Cymbidium
Epidendrum
Oncidium
Miltonia
Vanda
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
gardens, Urban areas
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Violet, Plum, Ivory
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AERIDES quinquevulnera
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Aerides, Orchid
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
आर्किड
david ward
In German
Orchidee
david ward
In French
Orchidée
david ward
In Spanish
Orquídea
david ward
In Greek
Ορχιδέα
david ward
In Portuguese
Orquídea
david ward
In Polish
Orchidea
david ward
In Latin
Orchid
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Orchid and David Ward
Season and care of Orchid and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid season is Summer and Fall and David Ward season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Orchid is and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Orchid is and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid and David Ward Physical Information
Orchid and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Orchid and David Ward are as follows:
Orchid flower color: Fuchsia, Violet, Plum and Ivory
Orchid leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Orchid and David Ward
Care of Orchid and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid pruning is done 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 Orchid 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.