Jacaranda

Comfrey

About Jacaranda and Comfrey

Jacaranda

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Caribbean

Europe, Russia

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

182

0 40000

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-126-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

Symphytum asperum

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

Blackwort

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Blackwort

In French

Flamboyant bleu

Blackwort

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Blackwort

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Blackwort

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

Blackwort

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Blackwort

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Lamiales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Symphytum

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

1835

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Comfrey. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Comfrey has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. 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 Jacaranda and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Comfrey

Season and care of Jacaranda and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Comfrey season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Jacaranda and Comfrey Physical Information

Jacaranda and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Comfrey are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Jacaranda and Comfrey

Care of Jacaranda and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda 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.