Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
-
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
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
Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PAPAVER alpinum
Common Name
Breadfruit
Alpine Poppy
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
अल्पाइन पोस्ता
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Alpine Mohn
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Alpine Poppy
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Alpine amapola
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Alpine παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Alpine Poppy
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Alpine Poppy
In Latin
Arum
Alpini Poppy
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Urticales
Ranunculales
Family
Moraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Alpine Poppy
Season and care of Breadfruit and Alpine Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Alpine Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Alpine Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Alpine Poppy Physical Information
Breadfruit and Alpine Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Alpine Poppy height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Alpine Poppy are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Alpine Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral and Peach
- Alpine Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Alpine Poppy
Care of Breadfruit and Alpine Poppy 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 Alpine Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.