Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Breadfruit
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Chincherinchee
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Chincherinchee
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Arum
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Ornithogaleae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Breadfruit and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Breadfruit and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Breadfruit and Chincherinchee
Care of Breadfruit and Chincherinchee 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 Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.