Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Australia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Needs very little water
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
Poorly 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
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover
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
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Breadfruit
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Water Clover
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Wasser Klee
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Eau Clover
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Agua trébol
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Clover água
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Woda Clover
In Latin
Arum
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Urticales
Hydropteridales
Family
Moraceae
Marsileaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Marsilea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Breadfruit and Water Clover
Season and care of Breadfruit and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Water Clover Physical Information
Breadfruit and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Water Clover are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Water Clover flower color:
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Water Clover
Care of Breadfruit and Water Clover 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 Water Clover 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 Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.