Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Woodland Garden
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
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
Anthelmintic, Antiemetic, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Poultice, Tonic
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Adhesive, Basketary, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used in biomass
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pteridium aquilinum
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Bracken, brake, common bracken
Breadfruit
In Hindi
bracken
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Adlerfarn
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
fougère
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
helecho
árbol del pan
In Greek
φτέρη
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
samambaia
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
orlica
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Urticales
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Pteridium
Artocarpus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bracken and Breadfruit
Season and care of Bracken and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bracken and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bracken season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bracken is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bracken is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bracken and Breadfruit Physical Information
Bracken and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bracken height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bracken and Breadfruit are as follows:
Care of Bracken and Breadfruit
Care of Bracken and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bracken 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 Bracken 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.