Artocarpus nitidus — a medium houseplant
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Artocarpus nitidus

Artocarpus Nitidus

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ON THIS PLANT

Artocarpus lamellosus is a tree in the family Moraceae and a wild species of the breadfruit/jackfruit genus (Artocarpus); it may be referred to as the butong in Tagalog and its Vietnamese name is mít nhỏ (also chay rừng which may be used for other forest species of Artocarpus). Distribution records are from China (Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, S Hunan, S Yunnan), Indo-China and Malesia (including the Philippines) through to New Guinea.

CARE GUIDE

How to keep Artocarpus Nitidus.

Humidity

This plant needs special care because it loves high humidity levels of 60-80% or more. The best way to achieve this is by placing a humidifier near the plant. Daily misting is also essential! Make sure the room has good ventilation.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Artocarpus
Family
Moraceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Selanking
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Artocarpus nitidus leaf
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Artocarpus nitidus leaf
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Artocarpus nitidus flower
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Artocarpus nitidus flower
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Artocarpus nitidus fruit
PLATE 05 · fruit
Artocarpus nitidus fruit
PLATE 06 · fruit
ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

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