Alternanthera

Breadfruit

About Alternanthera and Breadfruit

Alternanthera

Breadfruit

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia

Types

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs

Number of Varieties

4002

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Habitat

Grassland

Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm2,600.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm600.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

ARTOCARPUS altilis

Common Name

Alternanthera

Breadfruit

In Hindi

Gudrisag, Garundi

Breadfruit Tree

In German

Alternanthera

Brotfruchtbaum

In French

Alternanthera

Breadfruit Arbre

In Spanish

Alternanthera

árbol del pan

In Greek

Alternanthera

αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Alternanthera

Árvore de fruta-pão

In Polish

Alternanthera

Breadfruit drzewo

In Latin

Alternanthera

Arum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Urticales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Alternanthera

Artocarpus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Artocarpeae

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

2760

1 27800

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Properties of Alternanthera and Breadfruit

Wondering what are the properties of Alternanthera and Breadfruit? We provide you with everything About Alternanthera and Breadfruit. Alternanthera doesn't have thorns and Breadfruit doesn't have thorns. Also Alternanthera does not have fragrant flowers. Alternanthera has allergic reactions like and Breadfruit has allergic reactions like . 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 Alternanthera and Breadfruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alternanthera and Breadfruit

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

Alternanthera and Breadfruit Physical Information

Alternanthera and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Breadfruit are as follows:

Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Alternanthera and Breadfruit

Care of Alternanthera and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.