Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Mediterranean, Turkey, Africa, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
3
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Green, Bronze, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Small oblong
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Constipation, Legume allergy
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 animals
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
constipation, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
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
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CICER arietinum
Common Name
Breadfruit
Bengal Gram, Chickpea , Garbanzo Bean, Indian Pea
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
चना
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Kichererbse
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Pois chiche
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Garbanzo
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Ρεβίθι
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
grão de bico
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Groch włoski
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Viceae Alef
Subfamily
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Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Chickpea
Season and care of Breadfruit and Chickpea is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Chickpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chickpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Chickpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chickpea is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Chickpea Physical Information
Breadfruit and Chickpea physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Chickpea height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Chickpea are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Chickpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chickpea leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Chickpea
Care of Breadfruit and Chickpea 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 Chickpea 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 Chickpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.