Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Needs Very high moisture
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
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
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
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
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Breadfruit
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Arum
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Breadfruit and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Breadfruit and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Breadfruit and Narrowleaf Cattail 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 Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.