Comfrey

Indian Almond

About Comfrey and Indian Almond

Comfrey

Indian Almond

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Fruit, Perennial, Tree

Origin

Europe, Russia

Africa, Asia, Australia

Types

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Terminalia catappa

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions, stream banks

Subtropical climates, Tropical areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-11-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.00 cm500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Dark Brown, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green, Copper

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Red

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Broadly Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead 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

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Sun

Dry soil

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Birds

Allergy

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Fruits

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Grown for shade, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Edible, Fruit Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Symphytum asperum

Terminalia catappa

Common Name

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond

In Hindi

Blackwort

जंगली बादाम

In German

Blackwort

Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel

In French

Blackwort

Badamier

In Spanish

Blackwort

almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe

In Greek

Blackwort

Ινδικό αμύγδαλο

In Portuguese

Blackwort

amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia

In Polish

Blackwort

Migdałecznik właściwy

In Latin

Blackwort

inti almont

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Myrtales

Family

Boraginaceae

Combretaceae

Genus

Symphytum

Terminilia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

35100

1 27800

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Properties of Comfrey and Indian Almond

Wondering what are the properties of Comfrey and Indian Almond? We provide you with everything About Comfrey and Indian Almond. Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Indian Almond doesn't have thorns. Also Comfrey does not have fragrant flowers. Comfrey has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Peripheral Edema and Indian Almond has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Peripheral Edema. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Comfrey and Indian Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Comfrey and Indian Almond

Season and care of Comfrey and Indian Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Indian Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Almond season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Indian Almond is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral.

Comfrey and Indian Almond Physical Information

Comfrey and Indian Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Indian Almond are as follows:

Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Indian Almond flower color:
Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Comfrey and Indian Almond

Care of Comfrey and Indian Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Indian Almond pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.