Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Citrus nobilis, Murcott, Setoka
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Willow-shaped
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
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, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
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
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Aphids, Black sooty mold, Brown Rot, Citrus canker, Leafminers, Psyllids, Red blotch, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
cramps, Itchiness, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CITRUS x nobilis
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Tangor, Temple Orange
In Hindi
Blackwort
Tangor
In German
Blackwort
Tangor
In French
Blackwort
Tangor
In Spanish
Blackwort
Tangor
In Greek
Blackwort
Tangor
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Tangor
In Polish
Blackwort
Tangor
In Latin
Blackwort
Tangor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Tangor
Season and care of Comfrey and Tangor is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Tangor Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangor season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Tangor is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangor is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Tangor Physical Information
Comfrey and Tangor physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tangor height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Tangor are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Tangor flower color: White
- Tangor leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Tangor
Care of Comfrey and Tangor include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Tangor 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 Tangor needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.