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
Cryptanthus Bromeliads
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
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
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Blackwort
In German
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Blackwort
In French
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Blackwort
In Spanish
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Blackwort
In Greek
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Blackwort
In Polish
Skrytokwiat
Blackwort
In Latin
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Cryptanthus
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Comfrey
Season and care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Cryptanthus and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Comfrey Physical Information
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Cryptanthus height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Comfrey are as follows:
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color:
Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Comfrey
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Cryptanthus pruning is done 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus 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.