Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Russia
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Rats
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Fig, Kadota Fig
In German
Blackwort
Feige
In French
Blackwort
figue
In Spanish
Blackwort
higo
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Figura
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Kadota Fig
Season and care of Comfrey and Kadota Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Kadota Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Kadota Fig Physical Information
Comfrey and Kadota Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Kadota Fig are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
- Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Kadota Fig
Care of Comfrey and Kadota Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.