Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Not Available
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Prayer Plant
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Prayer plant
david ward
In German
Maranta leuconeura
david ward
In French
Prayer plant
david ward
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
david ward
In Greek
Prayer Plant
david ward
In Portuguese
Маранта
david ward
In Polish
Prayer plant
david ward
In Latin
Prayer plant
david ward
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Marantaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Calathea
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Applicable
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and David Ward
Season and care of Prayer Plant and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prayer Plant and David Ward Physical Information
Prayer Plant and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and David Ward are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Prayer Plant and David Ward
Care of Prayer Plant and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant 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 Prayer 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.
