Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
World/Pandemic
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Paspalum vaginatum
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H2, 17, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Green, White
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Sprigging or Stolonizing
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dollar spot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Billbugs, Crickets, Cutworms
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a golf course turf, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PASPALUM vaginatum
Common Name
Breadfruit
Biscuit Grass, Seashore Paspalum
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Seashore Paspalum
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Seashore Paspalum
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Seashore Paspalum
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Paspalum
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Αιγιαλός Paspalum
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
seashore Paspalum
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Nad morzem Paspalum
In Latin
Arum
Paspalum maris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Urticales
Cyperales
Genus
Artocarpus
Paspalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Paniceae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Seashore Paspalum
Season and care of Breadfruit and Seashore Paspalum is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Seashore Paspalum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Seashore Paspalum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Seashore Paspalum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Seashore Paspalum is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Seashore Paspalum Physical Information
Breadfruit and Seashore Paspalum physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Seashore Paspalum height is 2.50 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Seashore Paspalum are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Seashore Paspalum flower color: Green and White
- Seashore Paspalum leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Seashore Paspalum
Care of Breadfruit and Seashore Paspalum 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 Seashore Paspalum 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 Seashore Paspalum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.