Comfrey

American Aloe

About Comfrey and American Aloe

Comfrey

American Aloe

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Europe, Russia

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

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

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions, stream banks

Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-116-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

11-5

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm35.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Light Green, Gray Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green, Copper

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Stem spot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Sun

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Symphytum asperum

MANFREDA virginica

Common Name

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

Century plant Maguey American aloe

In Hindi

Blackwort

अमेरिकी मुसब्बर

In German

Blackwort

amerikanischen Aloe

In French

Blackwort

américaine Aloe

In Spanish

Blackwort

Americana Aloe

In Greek

Blackwort

Αμερικανός Αλόη

In Portuguese

Blackwort

americano Aloe

In Polish

Blackwort

Amerykański Aloe

In Latin

Blackwort

American Aloe

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Asparagales

Family

Boraginaceae

Agavaceae

Genus

Symphytum

Agave

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Agavoideae

Number of Species

35199

1 27800

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Properties of Comfrey and American Aloe

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

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Season and Care of Comfrey and American Aloe

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

Comfrey and American Aloe Physical Information

Comfrey and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and American Aloe are as follows:

Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green

Care of Comfrey and American Aloe

Care of Comfrey and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.