Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, California, Texas
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Virginia
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Wet lands
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Sedative
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
Breadfruit
In Hindi
pennywort
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Wassernabel
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
pennywort
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Centella
árbol del pan
In Greek
pennywort
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
conchelo
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
wąkrota
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Hydrocotyle
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pennywort and Breadfruit
Season and care of Pennywort and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Pennywort and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pennywort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pennywort and Breadfruit Physical Information
Pennywort and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pennywort and Breadfruit are as follows:
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pennywort and Breadfruit
Care of Pennywort and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pennywort 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 Pennywort 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.