Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
allergic reaction
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Breadfruit
China Doll
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Zimmeresche
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
china doll
In Spanish
árbol del pan
china doll
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Arum
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and China Doll
Season and care of Breadfruit and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and China Doll Physical Information
Breadfruit and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and China Doll are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and China Doll
Care of Breadfruit and China Doll 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 China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.