Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Europe, Russia
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Cordyline
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Cordyline
Blackwort
In German
Cordyline
Blackwort
In French
cordyline
Blackwort
In Spanish
cordyline
Blackwort
In Greek
Cordyline
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Blackwort
In Polish
Cordyline
Blackwort
In Latin
Cordyline
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Cordyline
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Cordyline and Comfrey
Season and care of Cordyline and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Cordyline and Comfrey Physical Information
Cordyline and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Comfrey are as follows:
Care of Cordyline and Comfrey
Care of Cordyline and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.