Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
New Zealand
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
deer resistant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CAREX buchananii
Common Name
Breadfruit
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Leatherleaf Sedge
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Leatherleaf Sedge
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Latin
Arum
Leatherleaf Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Moraceae
Cyperaceae
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 Leatherleaf Sedge
Season and care of Breadfruit and Leatherleaf Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Leatherleaf Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Leatherleaf Sedge Physical Information
Breadfruit and Leatherleaf Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Leatherleaf Sedge are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
- Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Care of Breadfruit and Leatherleaf Sedge
Care of Breadfruit and Leatherleaf 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 Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.