Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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, Sand
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
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Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPHYTUM officinale
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Common Comfrey
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Hortensie
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Hortensia
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Hortensja
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pink arbor flamma
Family
Boraginaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Properties of Common Comfrey and Pink Flame Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Common Comfrey and Pink Flame Tree? We provide you with everything About Common Comfrey and Pink Flame Tree. Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Comfrey and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Common Comfrey and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Common Comfrey and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Comfrey season is Spring and Summer and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Comfrey and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Common Comfrey and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Common Comfrey and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Common Comfrey and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Common Comfrey and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.