Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Europe
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
reseeds, 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
Drought Tolerant, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
STIPA barbata
Common Name
Breadfruit
Silver Feather Grass
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Silver Feather Grass
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Argent Plume Herbe
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Silver Feather Grass
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Silver Feather Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Prata Pena Relva
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Silver Feather Grass
In Latin
Arum
Silver Feather Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Silver Feather Grass
Season and care of Breadfruit and Silver Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Silver Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Feather Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Silver Feather Grass Physical Information
Breadfruit and Silver Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Silver Feather Grass are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
- Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Breadfruit and Silver Feather Grass
Care of Breadfruit and Silver Feather Grass 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 Silver Feather Grass 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 Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.