Cleistocactus Strausii

Comfrey

About Cleistocactus Strausii and Comfrey

Cleistocactus Strausii

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Central America, South America, Brazil

Europe, Russia

Types

Columnar Cacti

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

Number of Varieties

502

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert, Temperate Regions

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-156-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Orange, Salmon

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Reduce watering in winter

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, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Allergy

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Cleistocactus strausii

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Lamiales

Family

Cactaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Cleistocactus

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Trichocereeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

2035

1 27800

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Properties of Cleistocactus Strausii and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Cleistocactus Strausii and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Cleistocactus Strausii and Comfrey. Cleistocactus Strausii has thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Cleistocactus Strausii does not have fragrant flowers. Cleistocactus Strausii has allergic reactions like and Comfrey has allergic reactions like . 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 Cleistocactus Strausii and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cleistocactus Strausii and Comfrey

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

Cleistocactus Strausii and Comfrey Physical Information

Cleistocactus Strausii and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus Strausii height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus Strausii and Comfrey are as follows:

Cleistocactus Strausii flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus Strausii leaf color:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Cleistocactus Strausii and Comfrey

Care of Cleistocactus Strausii and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus Strausii 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 Cleistocactus Strausii 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.