Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA saccharata
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Bethlehem Sage
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Hortensie
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Hortensia
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Hortensia
árbol del pan
In Greek
υδραγεία
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Hortensja
Breadfruit drzewo
Family
Boraginaceae
Moraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bethlehem Sage and Breadfruit
Wondering what are the properties of Bethlehem Sage and Breadfruit? We provide you with everything About Bethlehem Sage and Breadfruit. Bethlehem Sage doesn't have thorns and Breadfruit doesn't have thorns. Also Bethlehem Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Bethlehem Sage has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Breadfruit has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Bethlehem Sage and Breadfruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bethlehem Sage and Breadfruit
Season and care of Bethlehem Sage and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bethlehem Sage and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bethlehem Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bethlehem Sage and Breadfruit Physical Information
Bethlehem Sage and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bethlehem Sage and Breadfruit are as follows:
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Breadfruit
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bethlehem Sage 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 Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.