Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
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, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Beans
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Breadfruit
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
बीजपत्र
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Cotyledon
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Cotyledon
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Cotyledon
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Cotyledon
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Liścień
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Cotyledon
Season and care of Breadfruit and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Cotyledon Physical Information
Breadfruit and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Cotyledon are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Breadfruit and Cotyledon
Care of Breadfruit and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.