Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants
Origin
South Africa
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Rosa arkansana
Habitat
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Bread Tree
Rosa arkansana
In German
Brotbaum
Rosa arkansana
In French
Bread Arbre
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Árbol del pan
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
ψωμί Δέντρο
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Árvore de pão
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
chleb Drzewo
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
panis ligno
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cycadaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bread Tree and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Bread Tree and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Tree and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Bread Tree and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Bread Tree and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Bread Tree and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Bread Tree flower color:
Bread Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bread Tree and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Bread Tree and Prairie Wild Rose 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 Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches 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 Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.