Scrub Breadfruit (Benstonea Monticola) is a perennial shrub in the Pandanaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Benstonea monticola is a slender tree or shrub endemic to rainforested parts of Queensland, Australia, growing mostly as an understory plant in lowland and upland rainforests.

Scrub Breadfruit

Scrub Breadfruit

Benstonea Monticola

Benstonea monticola is a slender tree or shrub endemic to rainforested parts of Queensland, Australia, growing mostly as an understory plant in lowland and upland rainforests.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
10-12

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:understory shrub, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Scrub Breadfruit

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Pandanaceae
Genus:Benstonea