Devil's Tongue

Comfrey

About Devil's Tongue and Comfrey

Devil's Tongue

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada

Europe, Russia

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-96-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Aphids, Birds

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

Symphytum asperum

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

Konjac

Blackwort

In German

Teufelszunge

Blackwort

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Blackwort

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Blackwort

In Greek

Konjac

Blackwort

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Blackwort

In Polish

konjac

Blackwort

In Latin

Konjac

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Lamiales

Family

Araceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

3035

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Devil's Tongue and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Devil's Tongue and Comfrey. Devil's Tongue has thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Devil's Tongue does not have fragrant flowers. Devil's Tongue has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems and Comfrey has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems. 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 Devil's Tongue and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Comfrey

Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Devil's Tongue and Comfrey Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Comfrey are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Devil's Tongue and Comfrey

Care of Devil's Tongue and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Tongue 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.