Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Rocky areas
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
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
Prune ocassionally
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Blackwort
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Blackwort
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Blackwort
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Blackwort
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Blackwort
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Blackwort
In Latin
braemii orchid
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 Lycaste Orchid and Comfrey
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Lycaste Orchid and Comfrey Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Comfrey are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Comfrey
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lycaste 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.