Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Corn Rose, Field Poppy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Fields, Forest edges, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Ivory, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
anti-cancer, Bronchitis, Cough, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PAPAVER rhoeas 'American Legion'
Common Name
Breadfruit
American Legion Field Poppy, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
मकई पोस्ता
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Klatschmohn
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Coquelicot
In Spanish
árbol del pan
amapola de maíz
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
καλαμπόκι παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Corn Poppy
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Corn Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Ranunculales
Family
Moraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Papaver
Subfamily
Not Available
Papavereae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Corn Poppy
Season and care of Breadfruit and Corn Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Corn Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corn Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Corn Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Corn Poppy Physical Information
Breadfruit and Corn Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Corn Poppy height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Corn Poppy are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Corn Poppy flower color: Red, Ivory and Black
- Corn Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Corn Poppy
Care of Breadfruit and Corn Poppy 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 Corn Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.