Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Hybrid origin
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Breadfruit
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
candelabra primrose
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Primula beesiana
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Arum
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Breadfruit and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Breadfruit and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Breadfruit and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Breadfruit and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.