Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Russia
Types
Epiphyllum hybrids
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Orange Red
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
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Blackwort
In German
Orchid cactus
Blackwort
In French
Cactus Orchid
Blackwort
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Blackwort
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Blackwort
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Blackwort
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Blackwort
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Disocactus
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Comfrey
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Orchid Cactus and Comfrey Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Comfrey are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Orchid Cactus and Comfrey
Care of Orchid Cactus and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus 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.