Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Grass
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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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
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in lawns and turf
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
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Breadfruit
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
árbol del pan
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Arum
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Cyperales
Genus
Artocarpus
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Paniceae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Breadfruit and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Breadfruit and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Breadfruit and St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.