Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Dasylirion wheeleri
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H2
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
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
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, 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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
DASYLIRION
Common Name
Breadfruit
Spoon flower, Common sotol
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
डेजर्ट चम्मच
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Esslöffel
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Desert cuillère
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Desierto cuchara
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Desert κουτάλι
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
colher Desert
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Desert łyżka
In Latin
Arum
cochleari deserto
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Dasylirion
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Desert Spoon
Season and care of Breadfruit and Desert Spoon is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Desert Spoon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Desert Spoon Physical Information
Breadfruit and Desert Spoon physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Desert Spoon are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
- Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Breadfruit and Desert Spoon
Care of Breadfruit and Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.