Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Flower Color
Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Blackwort
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Blackwort
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Blackwort
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Blackwort
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Blackwort
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Blackwort
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Blackwort
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Comfrey
Season and care of Guzmania and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Comfrey Physical Information
Guzmania and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Comfrey are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Guzmania and Comfrey
Care of Guzmania and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania 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.