Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
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
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Toxic
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Blackwort
In German
Zebra Plant
Blackwort
In French
Zebra usine
Blackwort
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Blackwort
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Blackwort
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Blackwort
In Latin
ferus Planta
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marantaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Comfrey
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Zebra Plant and Comfrey Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Comfrey are as follows:
Care of Zebra Plant and Comfrey
Care of Zebra Plant and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.