Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Brown
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, reseeds
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 regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
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
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
Common Name
Breadfruit
Curly wurly
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Corkscrew Rush
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Corkscrew Rush
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Corkscrew Rush
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Corkscrew Rush
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Corkscrew Rush
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Corkscrew Rush
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Corkscrew Rush
In Latin
Arum
Corkscrew Rush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Corkscrew Rush
Season and care of Breadfruit and Corkscrew Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Corkscrew Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corkscrew Rush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Corkscrew Rush Physical Information
Breadfruit and Corkscrew Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Corkscrew Rush are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
- Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Corkscrew Rush
Care of Breadfruit and Corkscrew Rush 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 Corkscrew Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.