Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Africa
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Breadfruit
Carissia
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Carissa
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
carissa
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
carissa
In Spanish
árbol del pan
carissa
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
carissa
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
carissa
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Gentianales
Family
Moraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Carisseae
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Carissa
Season and care of Breadfruit and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Carissa Physical Information
Breadfruit and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Carissa are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Carissa
Care of Breadfruit and Carissa 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 Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.