Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green
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
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
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Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
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
Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Blackwort
jumping cholla
In German
Blackwort
jumping cholla
In French
Blackwort
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Blackwort
jumping cholla
In Greek
Blackwort
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Blackwort
jumping cholla
In Polish
Blackwort
jumping cholla
In Latin
Blackwort
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Boraginaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Comfrey and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Comfrey and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Comfrey and Jumping Cholla
Care of Comfrey and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.