Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
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
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Pepperwort
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Pepperwort
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Pepperwort
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Pepperwort
árbol del pan
In Greek
Pepperwort
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Pepperwort
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Marsilea
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lapidieae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Breadfruit
Season and care of Pepperwort and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pepperwort and Breadfruit Physical Information
Pepperwort and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Breadfruit are as follows:
Care of Pepperwort and Breadfruit
Care of Pepperwort and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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.