Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Humid climates
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Blackwort
In German
Dancing Bulb
Blackwort
In French
Dancing Bulb
Blackwort
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Blackwort
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Blackwort
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Blackwort
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Comfrey
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Dancing Bulb and Comfrey Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Comfrey are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Dancing Bulb and Comfrey
Care of Dancing Bulb and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dancing Bulb 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.