Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Europe, Russia
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
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
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
दालचीनी
Blackwort
In French
Cannelle
Blackwort
In Spanish
Canela
Blackwort
In Greek
Κανέλα
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Canela
Blackwort
In Polish
Cynamon
Blackwort
In Latin
cinnamomum
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Comfrey
Season and care of Cinnamon and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Comfrey Physical Information
Cinnamon and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Comfrey are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Cinnamon and Comfrey
Care of Cinnamon and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon 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.