Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Depression on prairies, Moist Ditches
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
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
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth
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
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Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
White bugs
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Flowers
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CALIBRACHOA
Common Name
Breadfruit
Calibrachoa, Million Bells
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Calibrachoa
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Calibrachoa
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Calibrachoa
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Calibrachoa
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Calibrachoa
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Calibrachoa
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Calibrachoa
In Latin
Arum
Calibrachoa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Solanales
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Calibrachoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Calibrachoa
Season and care of Breadfruit and Calibrachoa is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Calibrachoa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calibrachoa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Calibrachoa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calibrachoa is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Calibrachoa Physical Information
Breadfruit and Calibrachoa physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Calibrachoa height is 102.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Calibrachoa are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Calibrachoa flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Calibrachoa leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Calibrachoa
Care of Breadfruit and Calibrachoa 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 Calibrachoa pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calibrachoa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.