Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Rainforest
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Yellow green
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Tubers
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Not Available
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Neoregelia spectabilis
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Bloody Bromeliad, Painted Fingernails
Breadfruit
In Hindi
painted fingernail
Breadfruit Tree
In German
painted fingernail
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Neoregelia spectabilis
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
painted fingernail
árbol del pan
In Greek
painted fingernail
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Painted fingernails
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
painted fingernail
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Neoregelia spectabilis
Arum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Urticales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Neoregelia
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Painted Fingernails and Breadfruit
Season and care of Painted Fingernails and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Painted Fingernails and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Painted Fingernails season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Painted Fingernails is Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Painted Fingernails is Not Available and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Painted Fingernails and Breadfruit Physical Information
Painted Fingernails and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Painted Fingernails height is 15.20 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Painted Fingernails and Breadfruit are as follows:
Painted Fingernails flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Painted Fingernails leaf color: Red, Olive and Yellow green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Painted Fingernails and Breadfruit
Care of Painted Fingernails and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Painted Fingernails 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 Painted Fingernails 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.