Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Linaria purpurea, Linaria maroccana, Linaria dalmatica
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Dappled Shade, hedge rows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Simple lobed or unlobed
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, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, 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 over Water, Requires regular 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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
Antiphlogistic, Astringent, Boils, cathartic, Diuretic, Enteritis, Homeopathy, Jaundice, Liver problems, Ophthalmic, Piles, Purgative, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an insecticide, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
LINARIA vulgaris
Common Name
Breadfruit
Common toadflax, Yellow toadflax, Butter-and-eggs
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Butter and Eggs plant
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Butter und Eier Pflanze
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Beurre et œufs plante
In Spanish
árbol del pan
La mantequilla y la planta de huevos
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Βούτυρο και φυτών Αυγά
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Manteiga e Ovos planta
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Masło i jajka roślin
In Latin
Arum
Butyrum, ova , et herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Scrophulariales
Family
Moraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Antirrhineae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Butter and Eggs
Season and care of Breadfruit and Butter and Eggs is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Butter and Eggs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butter and Eggs season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Butter and Eggs is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butter and Eggs is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Butter and Eggs Physical Information
Breadfruit and Butter and Eggs physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Butter and Eggs height is 75.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Butter and Eggs are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Butter and Eggs flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Butter and Eggs leaf color: Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Butter and Eggs
Care of Breadfruit and Butter and Eggs 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 Butter and Eggs 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 Butter and Eggs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.