Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-12
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
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
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
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Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
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
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Blackwort
Tilaka
In German
Blackwort
Tilapia
In French
Blackwort
Tilapia
In Spanish
Blackwort
tilapia
In Greek
Blackwort
tilaka
In Portuguese
Blackwort
tilaka
In Polish
Blackwort
tilakiem
In Latin
Blackwort
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Tilaka
Season and care of Comfrey and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Tilaka Physical Information
Comfrey and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Tilaka are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Tilaka
Care of Comfrey and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.