Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads
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, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Ragged Robin
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
árbol del pan
In Greek
ragged Robin
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Robin ragged
Arum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Breadfruit
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Breadfruit season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ragged Robin and Breadfruit Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Breadfruit are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Breadfruit
Care of Ragged Robin and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads 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 Ragged Robin 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.