Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chartreuse
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available, Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM Floralee
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Mother Fern
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Mother Fern
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Mother Fern
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Mother Fern
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
madre helecho
árbol del pan
In Greek
Mother Fern
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Mother Fern
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Mother Fern
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Mother Fern
Arum
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Urticales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Asplenium
Artocarpus
Clade
Eupolypods II
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mother Fern and Breadfruit
Season and care of Mother Fern and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Mother Fern and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mother Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mother Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mother Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mother Fern and Breadfruit Physical Information
Mother Fern and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Mother Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Mother Fern and Breadfruit are as follows:
Mother Fern flower color: Not Available
Mother Fern leaf color: Chartreuse
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mother Fern and Breadfruit
Care of Mother Fern and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mother Fern 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 Mother Fern 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.