Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Central America, South America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Maranta leuconeura
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Flower Color
Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial 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
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Breadfruit
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Prayer plant
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Prayer plant
In Spanish
árbol del pan
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Маранта
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Prayer plant
In Latin
Arum
Prayer plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Zingiberales
Family
Moraceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Calathea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Breadfruit and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prayer Plant is .
Breadfruit and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Breadfruit and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is 25.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Prayer Plant flower color:
- Prayer Plant leaf color:
Care of Breadfruit and Prayer Plant
Care of Breadfruit and Prayer Plant 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 Prayer Plant 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 Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.