Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Gebang Palm
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Olive, Chocolate, Black
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, 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, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season
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, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, 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
Aging, Brain disease, Cancer, Cyanide Poisoning, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Biodiesel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Used in salads, Wax
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CORYPHA utan
Common Name
Breadfruit
Buri Palm, Gebang Palm
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Buri Palm
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Schopfpalmen
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Buri Palm
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Buri Palm
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Buri Palm
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Buri Palm
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Buri Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Family
Moraceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Corypheae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Buri Palm
Season and care of Breadfruit and Buri Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Buri Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buri Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Buri Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buri Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Buri Palm Physical Information
Breadfruit and Buri Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Buri Palm height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Buri Palm are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Buri Palm flower color: Ivory
- Buri Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Buri Palm
Care of Breadfruit and Buri Palm 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 Buri Palm 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 Buri Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.