Tamarind tree

Comfrey

About Tamarind tree and Comfrey

Tamarind tree

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Europe, Russia

Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

1002

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-116-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

800.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

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

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica

Symphytum asperum

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़

Blackwort

In German

Tamarinde

Blackwort

In French

tamarinier

Blackwort

In Spanish

tamarindo

Blackwort

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind

Blackwort

In Portuguese

tamarindo

Blackwort

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca

Blackwort

In Latin

tamarind ligno

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Tamarindus

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

10035

1 27800

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Properties of Tamarind tree and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Comfrey. Tamarind tree has thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Comfrey has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, 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 Tamarind tree and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Comfrey

Season and care of Tamarind tree and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Tamarind tree and Comfrey Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Comfrey are as follows:

Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Tamarind tree and Comfrey

Care of Tamarind tree and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind 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 Tamarind 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.