Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Blackwort
जेड पौधा
In German
Blackwort
Geldbaum
In French
Blackwort
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Blackwort
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Blackwort
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Blackwort
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Blackwort
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Jade Plant
Season and care of Comfrey and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Comfrey and Jade Plant Physical Information
Comfrey and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Jade Plant are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Jade Plant
Care of Comfrey and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.