Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
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Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Breadfruit
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
henbit deadnettle
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
henbit deadnettle
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
árbol del pan
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Arum
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Breadfruit and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Breadfruit and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Breadfruit and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.