Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Japan
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings
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 Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Breadfruit
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Palmfarn
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Sago Palm
In Spanish
árbol del pan
palma de sagú
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Sago palma
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Sago Palm
In Latin
Arum
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Urticales
Cycadales
Family
Moraceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Breadfruit and Sago Palm
Season and care of Breadfruit and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Sago Palm Physical Information
Breadfruit and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Sago Palm are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Sago Palm
Care of Breadfruit and Sago Palm 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 Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.