Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Japan
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Spathoglottis plicata
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires 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
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
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CALANTHE discolor
Common Name
Breadfruit
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Ground Orchid
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Ground Orchid
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Ground Orchid
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Ground Orchid
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Ground Orchid
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Ground Orchid
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Ground Orchid
In Latin
Arum
Ground Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Bletilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Arethuseae
Subfamily
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Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Ground Orchid
Season and care of Breadfruit and Ground Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Ground Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ground Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Ground Orchid Physical Information
Breadfruit and Ground Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Ground Orchid are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
- Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Ground Orchid
Care of Breadfruit and Ground Orchid 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 Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.