Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Northeastern United States, Eastern Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Osmunda claytoniana
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Blood disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Buds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
OSMUNDA claytoniana
Common Name
Breadfruit
Interrupted Fern
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
बाधित फर्न
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
unterbrochen Fern
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Fern interrompu
In Spanish
árbol del pan
helecho interrumpido
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
διακοπεί Fern
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Fern interrompido
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
przerwana Fern
In Latin
Arum
Fern intermissis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Urticales
Osmundales
Family
Moraceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Breadfruit and Interrupted Fern
Season and care of Breadfruit and Interrupted Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Interrupted Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Interrupted Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Interrupted Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Interrupted Fern is Acidic.
Breadfruit and Interrupted Fern Physical Information
Breadfruit and Interrupted Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Interrupted Fern are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Interrupted Fern flower color:
- Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Interrupted Fern
Care of Breadfruit and Interrupted Fern 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 Interrupted Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Interrupted Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.