Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 shoots
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction
Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Breadfruit
Celery
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
अजवायन
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Sellerie
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Céleri
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Apio
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Aipo
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Seler
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Celery
Season and care of Breadfruit and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Celery Physical Information
Breadfruit and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Celery are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Celery
Care of Breadfruit and Celery 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 Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.