Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Russia
South America, Brazil
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Cactus
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Blackwort
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Blackwort
Osterkaktus
In French
Blackwort
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Blackwort
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Blackwort
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Blackwort
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Blackwort
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Blackwort
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Boraginaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Easter cactus
Season and care of Comfrey and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Comfrey and Easter cactus Physical Information
Comfrey and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Easter cactus are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Comfrey and Easter cactus
Care of Comfrey and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.