Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Fern
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
  
Australia
  
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
  
Polystichum solitarium
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
  
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,600.00 cm
  
10
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Saw-tooth like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
All year
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
  
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
  
when new, water every week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Shade, 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
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Yes
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Food for animals
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
  
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
  
Polystichum munitum
  
Common Name
Breadfruit
  
Swordfern, western swordfern
  
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
  
Swordfern
  
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
  
Sword Fern
  
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
  
Epée Fern
  
In Spanish
árbol del pan
  
helecho espada
  
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
  
ξίφος φτέρη
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
  
espada Fern
  
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
  
Miecz Fern
  
In Latin
Arum
  
Fern gladio
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Pteridophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Filicopsida
  
Order
Urticales
  
Polypodiales
  
Family
Moraceae
  
Dryopteridaceae
  
Genus
Artocarpus
  
Polystichum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Artocarpeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Swordfern
Season and care of Breadfruit and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Swordfern Physical Information
Breadfruit and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Swordfern are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Swordfern
Care of Breadfruit and Swordfern 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 Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.