Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Mexico
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Cuphea ignea
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Orange Red, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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, Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune in spring
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CUPHEA cyanea
Common Name
Breadfruit
Mexican Cigar, Firecracker plant
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
सिगार प्लांट
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Zigarettenblümchen
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Cigar usine
In Spanish
árbol del pan
cigarro Planta
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
πούρο φυτών
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
charuto de Plantas
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Cigar roślin
In Latin
Arum
Planta Cigar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Cigar Plant
Season and care of Breadfruit and Cigar Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Cigar Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cigar Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Cigar Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cigar Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Cigar Plant Physical Information
Breadfruit and Cigar Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Cigar Plant height is 45.00 cm and width 3.80 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Cigar Plant are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Cigar Plant flower color: Yellow, Orange Red and Black
- Cigar Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Cigar Plant
Care of Breadfruit and Cigar Plant 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 Cigar Plant pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Prune in spring. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cigar Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.