Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
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Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Common Comfrey
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Hortensie
Blue Lotus
In French
Hortensia
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Hortensia
Blue Lotus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Hortensja
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Hibiscus
Blue Lotus
Family
Boraginaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Properties of Common Comfrey and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Common Comfrey and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Common Comfrey and Blue Lotus. Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Common Comfrey does not have fragrant flowers. Common Comfrey has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Common Comfrey and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Comfrey and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Common Comfrey and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Common Comfrey and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Comfrey season is Spring and Summer and Blue Lotus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Comfrey and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Common Comfrey and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Common Comfrey and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Common Comfrey and Blue Lotus
Care of Common Comfrey and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.