Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Japan
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Breadfruit
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
hakone grass
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Hakone Gras
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
árbol del pan
hierba Hakone
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Hakone grama
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Arum
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Cyperales
Genus
Artocarpus
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Breadfruit and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Breadfruit and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Breadfruit and Hakone Grass
Care of Breadfruit and Hakone Grass 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 Hakone Grass 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 Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.