Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Dark 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
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
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Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Blackwort
Elephant Apple
In German
Blackwort
Elefant von Apple
In French
Blackwort
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Blackwort
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Blackwort
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Blackwort
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Blackwort
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dilleniales
Family
Boraginaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Comfrey and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Comfrey and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Elephant Apple
Care of Comfrey and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.