Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Terrestrial
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-9
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
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
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well 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
General garden fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
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
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Breadfruit
In Hindi
strawflower
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Strohblume
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
strawflower
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
strawflower
árbol del pan
In Greek
strawflower
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
strawflower
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
strawflower
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
strawflower
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Urticales
Family
Asteraceae
Moraceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Strawflower and Breadfruit
Season and care of Strawflower and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawflower and Breadfruit Physical Information
Strawflower and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Breadfruit are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawflower and Breadfruit
Care of Strawflower and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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.