Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
China, Japan
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Needs more water during establishment
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Breadfruit
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
pachysandra
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Ysander
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
pachysandra
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Pachysandra
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Pachysandra
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Runianka
In Latin
Arum
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Genus
Artocarpus
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
sarcococceae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Pachysandra
Season and care of Breadfruit and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Pachysandra Physical Information
Breadfruit and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Pachysandra are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Pachysandra
Care of Breadfruit and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.