Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Europe, Russia
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
Blackwort
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Blackwort
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
Blackwort
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
Blackwort
In Greek
Comet Orchid
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
Blackwort
In Polish
Comet Orchid
Blackwort
In Latin
Comet Orchid
Blackwort
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Comfrey
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Comet Orchid and Comfrey Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Comfrey are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Comet Orchid and Comfrey
Care of Comet Orchid and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid 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 Comet Orchid 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.