Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Argentina
Europe, Russia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, 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
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Cholla
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Blackwort
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Blackwort
In French
usine de Cholla
Blackwort
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Blackwort
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Blackwort
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Blackwort
In Polish
roślin Hall
Blackwort
In Latin
plant Hall
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Comfrey
Season and care of Cholla and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Comfrey Physical Information
Cholla and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Comfrey are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Cholla and Comfrey
Care of Cholla and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla 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 Cholla 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.