Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-11
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Average Water
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var. cerasiforme 'Riesentraube'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Riesentraube Tomato
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Blackwort
In German
Hortensie
Blackwort
In French
Hortensia
Blackwort
In Spanish
Hortensia
Blackwort
In Greek
υδραγεία
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Blackwort
In Polish
Hortensja
Blackwort
In Latin
Hibiscus
Blackwort
Family
Solanaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Properties of Riesentraube Tomato and Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Riesentraube Tomato and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Riesentraube Tomato and Comfrey. Riesentraube Tomato doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Riesentraube Tomato does not have fragrant flowers. Riesentraube Tomato has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Comfrey has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Riesentraube Tomato and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Riesentraube Tomato and Comfrey
Season and care of Riesentraube Tomato and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Riesentraube Tomato and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Riesentraube Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Riesentraube Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Riesentraube Tomato is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Riesentraube Tomato and Comfrey Physical Information
Riesentraube Tomato and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Riesentraube Tomato height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Riesentraube Tomato and Comfrey are as follows:
Riesentraube Tomato flower color: Yellow
Riesentraube Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Riesentraube Tomato and Comfrey
Care of Riesentraube Tomato and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Riesentraube Tomato 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 Riesentraube Tomato needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.