Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
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
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Farmland
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
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Breadfruit
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Chayote
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Chayote
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Chayote
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Chayote
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Chayote
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
chuchu
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Sicyeae
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Chayote
Season and care of Breadfruit and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chayote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Chayote Physical Information
Breadfruit and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Chayote are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Chayote
Care of Breadfruit and Chayote 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 Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.