Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Wild
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Breadfruit
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Bahia Grass
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
bahia hierba
árbol del pan
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
bahia grama
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
bahia herba
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Paspalum
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Paspaleae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Breadfruit
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bahia Grass and Breadfruit Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Breadfruit are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color:
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bahia Grass and Breadfruit
Care of Bahia Grass and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary 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 Bahia Grass 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.