Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Japan
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Narrow sedge
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Sedge
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
evergold Sedge
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Evergold Segge
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Evergold carex
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Evergold juncia
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
evergold σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Evergold Sedge
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Evergold turzyca
In Latin
Arum
evergold Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Cariceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Evergold Sedge
Season and care of Breadfruit and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Evergold Sedge Physical Information
Breadfruit and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Evergold Sedge are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
- Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Breadfruit and Evergold Sedge
Care of Breadfruit and Evergold Sedge 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 Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.