China Doll

Comfrey

About China Doll and Comfrey

China Doll

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China

Europe, Russia

Types

Radermachera sinica

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

172

0 40000

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-116-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

490.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RADERMACHERA sinica

Symphytum asperum

Common Name

China Doll

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

Blackwort

In German

Zimmeresche

Blackwort

In French

china doll

Blackwort

In Spanish

china doll

Blackwort

In Greek

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

Blackwort

In Portuguese

china árvore boneca

Blackwort

In Polish

China Doll drzewo

Blackwort

In Latin

Sinis pupa ligno

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Radermachera

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

1735

1 27800

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Properties of China Doll and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of China Doll and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About China Doll and Comfrey. China Doll doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also China Doll does not have fragrant flowers. China Doll has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension and Inflammation and Comfrey has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension and Inflammation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of China Doll and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of China Doll and Comfrey

Season and care of China Doll and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

China Doll and Comfrey Physical Information

China Doll and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Comfrey are as follows:

China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of China Doll and Comfrey

Care of China Doll and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll 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.