Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Africa
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a 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
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
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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Papiro egipcio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Moraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Cariceae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Breadfruit and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Breadfruit and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Breadfruit and Egyptian 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 Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.