Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
South Africa
Types
Rosa arkansana
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Birds
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
Bread Tree
In German
Rosa arkansana
Brotbaum
In French
Rosa arkansana
Bread Arbre
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
Árbol del pan
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
ψωμί Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
Árvore de pão
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
chleb Drzewo
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
panis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Bread Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Bread Tree? We provide you with everything About Prairie Wild Rose and Bread Tree. Prairie Wild Rose has thorns and Bread Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Prairie Wild Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Prairie Wild Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Bread Tree has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Prairie Wild Rose and Bread Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Bread Tree
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Bread Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Bread Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Bread Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prairie Wild Rose and Bread Tree Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Bread Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Bread Tree are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Bread Tree flower color:
- Bread Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Bread Tree
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Bread Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.