Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
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Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Gold, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Rhizome division
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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Black Gamecock Iris
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Black Gamecock Iris
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Black Gamecock Iris
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Black Gamecock Iris
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Black Gamecock Iris
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Black Gamecock Iris
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Black Gamecock Iris
In Latin
Arum
Black Gamecock Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Irideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Black Gamecock Iris
Season and care of Breadfruit and Black Gamecock Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Black Gamecock Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Black Gamecock Iris Physical Information
Breadfruit and Black Gamecock Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Black Gamecock Iris are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
- Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Black Gamecock Iris
Care of Breadfruit and Black Gamecock Iris 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 Black Gamecock Iris 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 Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.