Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Citrus sinensis
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Farms, Warmer regions
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Orange, Orange Red
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
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
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
Blackwort
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
Blackwort
Valencia-orange
In French
Blackwort
orange de Valence
In Spanish
Blackwort
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
Blackwort
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
Blackwort
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Blackwort
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Valencia Orange
Season and care of Comfrey and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Comfrey and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Valencia Orange
Care of Comfrey and Valencia Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.