Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, Itchy eyes
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
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Breadfruit
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
जई घास
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Ährengras
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Folle avoine
In Spanish
árbol del pan
oat Grass
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
aveia-
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Owies trawa
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Artocarpus
Danthonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Aveneae
Subfamily
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Danthonioideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Oatgrass
Season and care of Breadfruit and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Oatgrass Physical Information
Breadfruit and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Oatgrass are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Oatgrass
Care of Breadfruit and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.