Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Root rot
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
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
Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Blackwort
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Blackwort
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Blackwort
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Blackwort
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Blackwort
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Blackwort
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Comfrey
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Comfrey Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Comfrey are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Comfrey
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame 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 Pink Flame 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.