Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange Red
White, Red, Blue, Green
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
Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
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
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
-
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
-
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CORDYLINE
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Cordyline
In Hindi
Blackwort
Cordyline
In German
Blackwort
Cordyline
In French
Blackwort
cordyline
In Spanish
Blackwort
cordyline
In Greek
Blackwort
Cordyline
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Cordyline
In Polish
Blackwort
Cordyline
In Latin
Blackwort
Cordyline
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Cordyline
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Cordyline
Season and care of Comfrey and Cordyline is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Cordyline Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Cordyline is while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Cordyline is .
Comfrey and Cordyline Physical Information
Comfrey and Cordyline physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Cordyline are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
- Cordyline leaf color:
Care of Comfrey and Cordyline
Care of Comfrey and Cordyline include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.