Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Central America, South America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the 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
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Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Spider Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CALATHEA
Common Name
Breadfruit
Calathea
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Calathea
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Calathea
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Calathea
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Calathea
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Calathea
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Calathea
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Calathea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Zingiberales
Family
Moraceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Calathea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Breadfruit and Calathea
Season and care of Breadfruit and Calathea is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Calathea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calathea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Calathea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calathea is .
Breadfruit and Calathea Physical Information
Breadfruit and Calathea physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Calathea height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Calathea are as follows:
Care of Breadfruit and Calathea
Care of Breadfruit and Calathea 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 Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calathea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.