Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Europe, Russia
Types
Ansellia africana
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Ansellia
Blackwort
In German
Ansellia
Blackwort
In French
léopard orchidée
Blackwort
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Blackwort
In Greek
Ansellia
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Blackwort
In Polish
Ansellia
Blackwort
In Latin
Ansellia
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Comfrey
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Comfrey season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Leopard Orchid and Comfrey Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Comfrey are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Leopard Orchid and Comfrey
Care of Leopard Orchid and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid 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 Leopard Orchid 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.