Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
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
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
-
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAMIUM amplexicaule
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
Breadfruit
In Hindi
henbit deadnettle
Breadfruit Tree
In German
henbit deadnettle
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
henbit deadnettle
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
deadnettle henbit
árbol del pan
In Greek
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
henbit deadnettle
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Henbit jasnota
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
henbit deadnettle
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Breadfruit
Season and care of Henbit Deadnettle and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Henbit Deadnettle and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Henbit Deadnettle and Breadfruit Physical Information
Henbit Deadnettle and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Henbit Deadnettle and Breadfruit are as follows:
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Breadfruit
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Henbit Deadnettle pruning is done 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 Henbit Deadnettle 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.