Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
कटहल
Muhly Grass
In German
Jack
hairawn muhly
In French
Jackfrucht
muhly herbe
In Spanish
yaca
muhly Grass
In Greek
καρποί
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
jaca
muhly grama
In Polish
chlebowca
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Jackfruit
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Cyperales
Genus
Artocarpus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Jackfruit and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Muhly Grass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Jackfruit and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jackfruit and Muhly Grass
Care of Jackfruit and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.