Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Water Celery
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Céleri d'eau
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
El apio agua
árbol del pan
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Seler Woda
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Oenanthe
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oenantheae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Celery and Breadfruit
Season and care of Water Celery and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Breadfruit Physical Information
Water Celery and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Breadfruit are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Celery and Breadfruit
Care of Water Celery and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done 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 Water Celery 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.