Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Brazil
  
Europe, Russia
  
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
  
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
  
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
  
Cold Regions, stream banks
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
6-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Not Available, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Red, Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Root Division, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Stem spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shallow soil, Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
  
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves, Twigs
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
  
Symphytum asperum
  
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
  
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
  
In Hindi
Abutilon
  
Blackwort
  
In German
Abutilon
  
Blackwort
  
In French
Abutilon
  
Blackwort
  
In Spanish
Abutilon
  
Blackwort
  
In Greek
Abutilon
  
Blackwort
  
In Portuguese
Abutilon
  
Blackwort
  
In Polish
Abutilon
  
Blackwort
  
In Latin
Abutilon
  
Blackwort
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Boraginaceae
  
Genus
Abutilon
  
Symphytum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Malveae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Malvoideae
  
Boraginoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Abutilon and Comfrey
Season and care of Abutilon and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Comfrey Physical Information
Abutilon and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Comfrey are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Abutilon and Comfrey
Care of Abutilon and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.