Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
China, Korea
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SYMPHYTUM officinale
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Common Name
Common Comfrey
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Japanese Persimmon
In German
Hortensie
Japanese Persimmon
In French
Hortensia
Persimmon japonais
In Spanish
Hortensia
El caqui japonés
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Persimmon japonês
In Polish
Hortensja
japoński Persimmon
In Latin
Hibiscus
Persimmon Italica
Family
Boraginaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Common Comfrey and Japanese Persimmon
Wondering what are the properties of Common Comfrey and Japanese Persimmon? We provide you with everything About Common Comfrey and Japanese Persimmon. Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Comfrey and Japanese Persimmon
Season and care of Common Comfrey and Japanese Persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Common Comfrey and Japanese Persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Comfrey season is Spring and Summer and Japanese Persimmon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Comfrey and Japanese Persimmon Physical Information
Common Comfrey and Japanese Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Common Comfrey and Japanese Persimmon are as follows:
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Common Comfrey and Japanese Persimmon
Care of Common Comfrey and Japanese Persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.