Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-11
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, saturated soil
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Constipation
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, allergy clogging, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for skin and hair
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In German
Echte Guave
Blackwort
In French
Goyavier
Blackwort
In Spanish
guayaba
Blackwort
In Greek
Goiabeira
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Goiabeira
Blackwort
In Polish
Gujawa pospolita
Blackwort
In Latin
Goiabeira
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Goiabeira and Comfrey
Season and care of Goiabeira and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Goiabeira and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goiabeira is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goiabeira is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Goiabeira and Comfrey Physical Information
Goiabeira and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Goiabeira and Comfrey are as follows:
Goiabeira flower color: White
Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Goiabeira and Comfrey
Care of Goiabeira and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goiabeira pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, 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 Goiabeira 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.