Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Herb
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light 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
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, 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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Good for skin
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
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CARUM carvi
Common Name
Breadfruit
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
शाहजीरा
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Kümmel
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
carvi
In Spanish
árbol del pan
alcaravea
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
κύμινο
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
alcaravia
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
kminek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Caraway
Season and care of Breadfruit and Caraway is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Caraway Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caraway season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Caraway Physical Information
Breadfruit and Caraway physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Caraway are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Caraway flower color: White
- Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Caraway
Care of Breadfruit and Caraway 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 Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.