Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Bees, Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Ferocactus wislizeni
Common Name
Breadfruit
Arizona barrel cactus
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
एरिजोना बैरल कैक्टस
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Arizona barrel cactus
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Arizona barrel cactus
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Arizona barrel cactus
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Αριζόνα βαρέλι κάκτου
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Arizona barrel cactus
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Arizona barrel cactus
In Latin
Arum
Arizona barrel cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Ferocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Arizona barrel cactus
Season and care of Breadfruit and Arizona barrel cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Arizona barrel cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arizona barrel cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Arizona barrel cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arizona barrel cactus is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Arizona barrel cactus Physical Information
Breadfruit and Arizona barrel cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Arizona barrel cactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Arizona barrel cactus are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Arizona barrel cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Arizona barrel cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Arizona barrel cactus
Care of Breadfruit and Arizona barrel cactus 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 Arizona barrel cactus 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 Arizona barrel cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.