Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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 pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Bromeliad
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Blackwort
In German
Bromeliad
Blackwort
In French
Bromeliad
Blackwort
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Blackwort
In Greek
Bromeliad
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Blackwort
In Polish
Bromeliad
Blackwort
In Latin
Bromeliad
Blackwort
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Lamiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Comfrey
Season and care of Bromeliad and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Bromeliad and Comfrey Physical Information
Bromeliad and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Comfrey are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Bromeliad and Comfrey
Care of Bromeliad and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad 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.