Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Texas, Mexico
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
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 Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
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
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
wax
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Breadfruit
wax plant
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Candelilla
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
candelilla
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
candelilla
In Spanish
árbol del pan
candelilla
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
candelilla
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
candelilla
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
candelilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Euphorbiales
Family
Moraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Candelilla
Season and care of Breadfruit and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Candelilla Physical Information
Breadfruit and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Candelilla are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Candelilla
Care of Breadfruit and Candelilla 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 Candelilla 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 Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.