Plant Care Common Comfrey

Common Comfrey

Also known as

boneset

Taxonomy

Symphytum officinale
Symphytum
Boraginaceae
Boraginales

How to care for Common Comfrey

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Comfrey

Water needs for Common Comfrey
0.5 cups
every 9

Common Comfrey needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Common Comfrey

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Comfrey in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Comfrey: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Common Comfrey love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Common Comfrey does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Comfrey in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Comfrey

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Comfrey: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Comfrey after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Common Comfrey is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Common Comfrey →

Common Common Comfrey Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Common Comfrey prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Common Comfrey Water Frequency →

Common Comfrey Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Comfrey requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Comfrey Light Requirements →

Common Comfrey Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Comfrey is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Common Comfrey is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Common Comfrey Toxicity to Cats →

Common Comfrey Toxicity to Dogs →

Common Comfrey Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Common Comfrey does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Common Comfrey →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Comfrey →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Common Comfrey is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Common Comfrey →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Comfrey can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Comfrey Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Common Comfrey can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Common Comfrey →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Common Comfrey, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Common Comfrey

Common Comfrey

Common Comfrey


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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