Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
South America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PASPALUM notatum
Common Name
Breadfruit
Bahia Grass
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
बाहिया घास
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Bahia Grass
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
l'herbe de Bahia
In Spanish
árbol del pan
bahia hierba
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Bahia γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
bahia grama
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Bahia trawy
In Latin
Arum
bahia herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Artocarpus
Paspalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Paspaleae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Bahia Grass
Season and care of Breadfruit and Bahia Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Bahia Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Bahia Grass Physical Information
Breadfruit and Bahia Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Bahia Grass are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Bahia Grass flower color:
- Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Bahia Grass
Care of Breadfruit and Bahia Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bahia Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.