Easter cactus

Comfrey

About Easter cactus and Comfrey

Easter cactus

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

South America, Brazil

Europe, Russia

Types

Cactus

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

Number of Varieties

302

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-126-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Magenta, Crimson

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Pale Green

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer

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

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Semi-Double

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

breathing problems

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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 As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hatiora gaertneri

Symphytum asperum

Common Name

Whitsun cactus

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

ईस्टर कैक्टस

Blackwort

In German

Osterkaktus

Blackwort

In French

cactus de Pâques

Blackwort

In Spanish

cactus de Pascua

Blackwort

In Greek

Πάσχα κάκτος

Blackwort

In Portuguese

cacto Páscoa

Blackwort

In Polish

Wielkanocny kaktus

Blackwort

In Latin

Pascha Cactus

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Lamiales

Family

Cactaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Hatiora

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhipsalideae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

2535

1 27800

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Properties of Easter cactus and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Comfrey. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Comfrey has allergic reactions like breathing 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 Easter cactus and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Easter cactus and Comfrey

Season and care of Easter cactus and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Easter cactus and Comfrey Physical Information

Easter cactus and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Comfrey are as follows:

Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Easter cactus and Comfrey

Care of Easter cactus and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.