Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Aaron Caladium
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Aaron Caladium
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Arum
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Alismatales
Genus
Artocarpus
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Breadfruit and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Breadfruit and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Aaron Caladium
Care of Breadfruit and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.