Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus, Spurge
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
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Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
candelabro
In Hindi
Blackwort
candelabro
In German
Blackwort
candelabro
In French
Blackwort
candelabro
In Spanish
Blackwort
candelabro
In Greek
Blackwort
candelabro
In Portuguese
Blackwort
candelabro
In Polish
Blackwort
candelabro
In Latin
Blackwort
candelabro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Boraginaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Comfrey and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Comfrey and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Comfrey and Candelabro. Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Comfrey does not have fragrant flowers. Comfrey has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Peripheral Edema and Candelabro 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 Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Comfrey and Candelabro
Season and care of Comfrey and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabro is .
Comfrey and Candelabro Physical Information
Comfrey and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Candelabro are as follows:
Care of Comfrey and Candelabro
Care of Comfrey and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.