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China Doll
Comfrey
About Comfrey and China Doll


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
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
17  
99+
2  
99+
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests  
Cold Regions, stream banks  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11  
6-11  
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 cm  
99+
20.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
490.00 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold  
White, Light Pink  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
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
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
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  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  
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  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
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  
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
Fine  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
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
No  
No  
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
Sometimes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
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  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Lamiales  
Lamiales  
Family
Bignoniaceae  
Boraginaceae  
Genus
Radermachera  
Symphytum  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Tecomeae  
-  
Subfamily
-  
Boraginoideae  
Number of Species
17  
99+
35  
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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:

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.

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