Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
World/Pandemic
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Papyrus
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Breadfruit
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
dwarf papyrus
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
papyrus nain
In Spanish
árbol del pan
papiro enano
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
papiro anão
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
krasnolud papirus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Breadfruit and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Breadfruit and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Breadfruit and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.