Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
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
Animal Feed
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Bear Grass
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Bärn-Gras
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
ours Herbe
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
árbol del pan
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
bear Grass
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
miś Trawa
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bear Grass and Breadfruit
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Breadfruit? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Breadfruit. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Breadfruit doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Breadfruit has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. 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 Bear Grass and Breadfruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Breadfruit
Season and care of Bear Grass and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bear Grass and Breadfruit Physical Information
Bear Grass and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Breadfruit are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bear Grass and Breadfruit
Care of Bear Grass and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass 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 Bear 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.