Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Earth Star
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Erdstern
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Terre étoile
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
árbol del pan
In Greek
γη αστεριών
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
terra, stella
Arum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Urticales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Cryptanthus
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Earth Star and Breadfruit
Season and care of Earth Star and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Earth Star is and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Earth Star and Breadfruit Physical Information
Earth Star and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Earth Star and Breadfruit are as follows:
Care of Earth Star and Breadfruit
Care of Earth Star and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.