Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Grassland
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
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
Requires high amount of nitrogen
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
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
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
vulpin des prés
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
árbol del pan
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
łąka ber
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Urticales
Genus
Alopecurus
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Meadow Foxtail and Breadfruit
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Foxtail and Breadfruit Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and Breadfruit are as follows:
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Breadfruit
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth 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 Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.