Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Melanesia
Europe, Russia
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Mango
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
Blackwort
In German
Mango Baum
Blackwort
In French
Manguier
Blackwort
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Blackwort
In Greek
Mango Tree
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Blackwort
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Blackwort
In Latin
Mango ligno
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Symphytum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Comfrey
Season and care of Mango Tree and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Mango Tree and Comfrey Physical Information
Mango Tree and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Comfrey are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Mango Tree and Comfrey
Care of Mango Tree and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree 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.