Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
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
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
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
Digestive disorders
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Matricaire odorante
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
árbol del pan
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Urticales
Family
Asteraceae
Moraceae
Genus
Matricaria
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Breadfruit
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Breadfruit season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple Weed and Breadfruit Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Breadfruit are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Breadfruit
Care of Pineapple Weed and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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.