Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
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
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
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
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
david ward
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
david ward
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
david ward
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
david ward
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
david ward
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
david ward
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
david ward
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
david ward
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and David Ward
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and David Ward Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and David Ward are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and David Ward
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.