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)
Cryptanthus Bromeliads
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
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Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Hindi
Blackwort
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In German
Blackwort
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In French
Blackwort
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Spanish
Blackwort
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Greek
Blackwort
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Polish
Blackwort
Skrytokwiat
In Latin
Blackwort
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Cryptanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Season and care of Comfrey and Hybrid Cryptanthus is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Hybrid Cryptanthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is .
Comfrey and Hybrid Cryptanthus Physical Information
Comfrey and Hybrid Cryptanthus physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hybrid Cryptanthus height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Hybrid Cryptanthus are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color:
- Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color:
Care of Comfrey and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Care of Comfrey and Hybrid Cryptanthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Cryptanthus pruning is done 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.