Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
60.00 cm
90.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Blue, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPHYTUM officinale
CORDYLINE
Common Name
Common Comfrey
Cordyline
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Cordyline
In German
Hortensie
Cordyline
In French
Hortensia
cordyline
In Spanish
Hortensia
cordyline
In Greek
υδραγεία
Cordyline
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cordyline
In Polish
Hortensja
Cordyline
In Latin
Hibiscus
Cordyline
Family
Boraginaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Lomandroideae
Properties of Common Comfrey and Cordyline
Wondering what are the properties of Common Comfrey and Cordyline? We provide you with everything About Common Comfrey and Cordyline. Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Cordyline 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 Cordyline 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 Cordyline and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Comfrey and Cordyline
Season and care of Common Comfrey and Cordyline is important to know. While considering everything about Common Comfrey and Cordyline Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Comfrey season is Spring and Summer and Cordyline season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam and for Cordyline is while the PH of soil for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Cordyline is .
Common Comfrey and Cordyline Physical Information
Common Comfrey and Cordyline physical information is very important for comparison. Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Common Comfrey and Cordyline are as follows:
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
- Cordyline leaf color:
Care of Common Comfrey and Cordyline
Care of Common Comfrey and Cordyline include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.