Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Crassula
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Blackwort
In German
Geldbaum
Blackwort
In French
Crassula ovata
Blackwort
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Blackwort
In Greek
crassula ovata
Blackwort
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Blackwort
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Blackwort
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Comfrey
Season and care of Crassula Ovata and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Crassula Ovata and Comfrey Physical Information
Crassula Ovata and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Comfrey are as follows:
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Crassula Ovata and Comfrey
Care of Crassula Ovata and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crassula Ovata 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.