Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-11
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
White, Yellow, Light Pink
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
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Blackwort
चकोतरा
In German
Blackwort
Pampelmuse
In French
Blackwort
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Blackwort
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Blackwort
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Pomelo
In Polish
Blackwort
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Blackwort
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Pummelo
Season and care of Comfrey and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Pummelo Physical Information
Comfrey and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Pummelo are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Pummelo
Care of Comfrey and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Pummelo 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 Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.