Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
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
Needs very little water
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
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, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Bread Tree
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Brotbaum
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Bread Arbre
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Árbol del pan
árbol del pan
In Greek
ψωμί Δέντρο
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de pão
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
chleb Drzewo
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
panis ligno
Arum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Urticales
Family
Cycadaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Artocarpus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bread Tree and Breadfruit
Season and care of Bread Tree and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Tree and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bread Tree and Breadfruit Physical Information
Bread Tree and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bread Tree and Breadfruit are as follows:
Care of Bread Tree and Breadfruit
Care of Bread Tree and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Bread Tree 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.