Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Japan
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-10
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
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, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Japanese Sedge
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
japanische Segge
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Japanese carex
In Spanish
árbol del pan
juncia japonesa
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Sedge japonês
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
japoński turzyca
In Latin
Arum
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Breadfruit and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Breadfruit and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Breadfruit and Japanese Sedge
Care of Breadfruit and Japanese 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 Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.