Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Bromeliad
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
DYCKIA remotiflora
Common Name
Breadfruit
Dyckia
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
डिकिया
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Dyckia
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Dyckia
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Dyckia
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
dyckia
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Dyckia
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
dyckia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Bromeliales
Family
Moraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Dyckia
Season and care of Breadfruit and Dyckia is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Dyckia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dyckia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Dyckia is Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dyckia is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Dyckia Physical Information
Breadfruit and Dyckia physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Dyckia height is 27.90 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Dyckia are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Dyckia flower color: Orange
- Dyckia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Dyckia
Care of Breadfruit and Dyckia 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 Dyckia 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 Dyckia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.