Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
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Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-12
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow Brown
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
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part 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 limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Breadfruit
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Kokospalme
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Cocotier
In Spanish
árbol del pan
El cocotero
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Coqueiro
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Arum
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Cocoeae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Breadfruit and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Breadfruit and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Coconut Tree
Care of Breadfruit and Coconut Tree 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 Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.