Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
Europe, Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
False Aralia
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
Aralia
Hydrangea
In German
falsch Aralia
Hortensie
In French
faux Aralia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Hortensia
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Hortênsia
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Hortensja
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Hibiscus
Family
Araliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of False Aralia and Common Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of False Aralia and Common Comfrey? We provide you with everything About False Aralia and Common Comfrey. False Aralia doesn't have thorns and Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also False Aralia does not have fragrant flowers. False Aralia has allergic reactions like and Common Comfrey has allergic reactions like . 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 False Aralia and Common Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of False Aralia and Common Comfrey
Season and care of False Aralia and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
False Aralia and Common Comfrey Physical Information
False Aralia and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Common Comfrey are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of False Aralia and Common Comfrey
Care of False Aralia and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.