Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SYMPHYTUM officinale
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Common Comfrey
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Mandarin
In German
Hortensie
Mandarin
In French
Hortensia
mandarin
In Spanish
Hortensia
mandarín
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
tangerina
In Polish
Hortensja
Mandarynka
Family
Boraginaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Common Comfrey and Mandarin
Wondering what are the properties of Common Comfrey and Mandarin? We provide you with everything About Common Comfrey and Mandarin. Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Mandarin 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 Mandarin 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 Mandarin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Comfrey and Mandarin
Season and care of Common Comfrey and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Common Comfrey and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Comfrey season is Spring and Summer and Mandarin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Comfrey and Mandarin Physical Information
Common Comfrey and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Common Comfrey and Mandarin are as follows:
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Common Comfrey and Mandarin
Care of Common Comfrey and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.