Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
creeping jenny
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Near ponds, River side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
LYSIMACHIA nummularia 'Goldilocks'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Creeping jenny, moneywort, herb twopence and twopenny thot
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Lysimachia Nummularia
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Lysimachia Nummularia
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Lysimaque nummulaire
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Lysimachia nummularia
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Λυσιμαχία nummularia
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Lysimachia nummularia
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
tojeść rozesłana
In Latin
Arum
Lysimachiam nummularia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Lysimachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Lysimachia Nummularia
Season and care of Breadfruit and Lysimachia Nummularia is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Lysimachia Nummularia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lysimachia Nummularia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Lysimachia Nummularia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lysimachia Nummularia is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Lysimachia Nummularia Physical Information
Breadfruit and Lysimachia Nummularia physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Lysimachia Nummularia height is 510.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Lysimachia Nummularia are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Lysimachia Nummularia flower color: Yellow
- Lysimachia Nummularia leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Lysimachia Nummularia
Care of Breadfruit and Lysimachia Nummularia 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 Lysimachia Nummularia 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 Lysimachia Nummularia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.