Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, Africa
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Asplenium platyneuron platyneuron, Asplenium platyneuron incisum, Asplenium platyneuron bacculum-rubrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
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
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores, Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ASPLENIUM platyneuron
Common Name
Breadfruit
ebony spleenwort, brownstem spleenwort
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Ebony Spleenwort
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Ebony Streifenfarn
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Ebony doradille
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Ebony Spleenwort
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Ebony Spleenwort
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Ebony Spleenwort
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Ebony Spleenwort
In Latin
Arum
Clear Spleenwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Urticales
Polypodiales
Family
Moraceae
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Asplenium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eupolypods II
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Ebony Spleenwort
Season and care of Breadfruit and Ebony Spleenwort is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Ebony Spleenwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ebony Spleenwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Ebony Spleenwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ebony Spleenwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Ebony Spleenwort Physical Information
Breadfruit and Ebony Spleenwort physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Ebony Spleenwort height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Ebony Spleenwort are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Ebony Spleenwort flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Ebony Spleenwort leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Ebony Spleenwort
Care of Breadfruit and Ebony Spleenwort 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 Ebony Spleenwort pruning is done 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 Ebony Spleenwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.