Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Plum Tomato, Serbian Tomato, Stupice Tomato
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Rose, Coral
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
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short twigs, Remove tight V-branching crotches
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 5-10-5 amounts
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Oral Allergy, Rhinitis, Urticaria
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cardiac, Homeopathy, Odontalgic
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, For making oil, Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Soldacki'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Tomato
Breadfruit
In Hindi
बीफस्टीक टमाटर
पौधा
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Beefsteaktomate
Pflanze
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
tomate beefsteak
Plante
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Bistec de tomate
Planta
árbol del pan
In Greek
μπριζόλα Ντομάτα
Φυτό
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
tomate Redondo Vermelho
Plantar
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
befsztyk pomidorowy
Roślina
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Nullam beefsteak
planta
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Urticales
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Beefsteak Tomato and Breadfruit
Season and care of Beefsteak Tomato and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Beefsteak Tomato and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beefsteak Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beefsteak Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beefsteak Tomato is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beefsteak Tomato and Breadfruit Physical Information
Beefsteak Tomato and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Beefsteak Tomato height is 182.88 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Beefsteak Tomato and Breadfruit are as follows:
Beefsteak Tomato flower color: Yellow
Beefsteak Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Beefsteak Tomato and Breadfruit
Care of Beefsteak Tomato and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beefsteak Tomato pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short twigs and Remove tight V-branching crotches 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 Beefsteak Tomato 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.