Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
Attracts
Mites
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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
-
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Schefflera
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Schefflera
Blackwort
In German
Schefflera
Blackwort
In French
Schefflera
Blackwort
In Spanish
Schefflera
Blackwort
In Greek
Schefflera
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Blackwort
In Polish
Schefflera
Blackwort
In Latin
Schefflera
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Schefflera and Comfrey
Season and care of Schefflera and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Comfrey Physical Information
Schefflera and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Comfrey are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Comfrey
Care of Schefflera and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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.