Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
World, Pandemic
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Osmunda regalis var. regalis.
Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana
Osmunda regalis var. brasiliensis
Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Broad-Leaved Forests, Grassland, Mountains, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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 Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
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, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
OSMUNDA
Common Name
Breadfruit
Royal Fern
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Osmunda
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Osmunda
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Osmunda
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Osmunda
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Osmunda
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Osmunda
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Osmunda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Urticales
Osmundales
Family
Moraceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Osmunda
Season and care of Breadfruit and Osmunda is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Osmunda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osmunda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Osmunda is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osmunda is Acidic.
Breadfruit and Osmunda Physical Information
Breadfruit and Osmunda physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Osmunda height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Osmunda are as follows:
Care of Breadfruit and Osmunda
Care of Breadfruit and Osmunda 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 Osmunda 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 Osmunda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.