Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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, Alkaline
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, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
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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
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
Breadfruit
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Anacahuita
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Anacahuita
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
anacahuita
In Spanish
árbol del pan
anacahuita
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Anacahuita
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Anacahuita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Boraginales
Family
Moraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Anacahuita
Season and care of Breadfruit and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Anacahuita Physical Information
Breadfruit and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Anacahuita are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Anacahuita
Care of Breadfruit and Anacahuita 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 Anacahuita 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 Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.