Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
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
Homeopathy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Blackwort
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Blackwort
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Blackwort
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Blackwort
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Blackwort
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Blackwort
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Comfrey
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Comfrey Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Comfrey are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Comfrey
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff 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 Powder Puff 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.