Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Light Green
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
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
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Blackwort
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Blackwort
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Blackwort
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Blackwort
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Blackwort
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Blackwort
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Blackwort
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Comfrey and Guzmania
Season and care of Comfrey and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Comfrey and Guzmania Physical Information
Comfrey and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Guzmania are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Comfrey and Guzmania
Care of Comfrey and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.