Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Europe, Russia
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Blackwort
In German
Elefant von Apple
Blackwort
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Blackwort
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Blackwort
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Blackwort
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Blackwort
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Lamiales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Comfrey
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Comfrey Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Comfrey are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Elephant Apple and Comfrey
Care of Elephant Apple and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple 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.