Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Australia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
Breadfruit
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Alexandra palm
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Alexandra palm
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Alexandra palma
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Alexandra palma
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
Arum
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of Breadfruit and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
Breadfruit and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Breadfruit and Alexandra Palm
Care of Breadfruit and Alexandra Palm 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 Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.