Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
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 purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Breadfruit
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
árbol del pan
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Urticales
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Datureae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bael and Breadfruit
Season and care of Bael and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Breadfruit Physical Information
Bael and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Breadfruit are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bael and Breadfruit
Care of Bael and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches 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 Bael 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.