Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Central America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, 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, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Sandy, 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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
allergic reaction
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, 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
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ECHEVERIA
Common Name
Breadfruit
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Echeveria
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Echeveria
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Echeveria
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Echeveria
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Echeveria
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Echeveria
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Echeveria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Saxifragales
Family
Moraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Echeveria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Echeveria
Season and care of Breadfruit and Echeveria is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Echeveria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echeveria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic.
Breadfruit and Echeveria Physical Information
Breadfruit and Echeveria physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Echeveria are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
- Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Breadfruit and Echeveria
Care of Breadfruit and Echeveria 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 Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.