Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe, Russia
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Coral
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Gasteria
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Gasteria
Blackwort
In German
Gasteria
Blackwort
In French
Gasteria
Blackwort
In Spanish
Gasteria
Blackwort
In Greek
Gasteria
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Blackwort
In Polish
Gasteria
Blackwort
In Latin
Gasteria
Blackwort
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Aloaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Gasteria and Comfrey
Season and care of Gasteria and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Comfrey season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Gasteria and Comfrey Physical Information
Gasteria and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Comfrey are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Gasteria and Comfrey
Care of Gasteria and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.