Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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, Does not require lot of 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 branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
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
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
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, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Breadfruit
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Baobab
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Baobab
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Baobab
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Baobab
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
baobá
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Adansonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Baobab
Season and care of Breadfruit and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Baobab Physical Information
Breadfruit and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Baobab are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Baobab
Care of Breadfruit and Baobab 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 Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.