Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Breadfruit
Colchicum
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
colchicum
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
colchicum
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
colchique
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Colchicum
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Colchicum
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Colchicum
Season and care of Breadfruit and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Colchicum Physical Information
Breadfruit and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Colchicum are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Colchicum
Care of Breadfruit and Colchicum 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 Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.