Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
New Zealand
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Moths
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, 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, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Cabbage Palm
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
गोभी पेड़
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Cabbage tree
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
arbre de chou
In Spanish
árbol del pan
árbol de la col
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
repolho árvore
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
Arum
brassica ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Acidosasa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Breadfruit and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Breadfruit and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Breadfruit and Cabbage Tree
Care of Breadfruit and Cabbage Tree 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 Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.