Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Epiphyte
Origin
Europe, Russia
Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Ansellia africana
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
-
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
ANSELLIA africana
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
In Hindi
Blackwort
Ansellia
In German
Blackwort
Ansellia
In French
Blackwort
léopard orchidée
In Spanish
Blackwort
orchidée léopard
In Greek
Blackwort
Ansellia
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Ansellia
In Polish
Blackwort
Ansellia
In Latin
Blackwort
Ansellia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Leopard Orchid
Season and care of Comfrey and Leopard Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Leopard Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leopard Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Leopard Orchid is while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Leopard Orchid is .
Comfrey and Leopard Orchid Physical Information
Comfrey and Leopard Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Leopard Orchid are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
- Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Leopard Orchid
Care of Comfrey and Leopard Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Leopard Orchid 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 Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.