Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin cuts
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
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Breadfruit
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
echinocactus
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
echinocactus
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
echinocactus
In Spanish
árbol del pan
echinocactus
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Echinocactus
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Echinocactus
In Latin
Arum
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Echinocactus
Season and care of Breadfruit and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Echinocactus Physical Information
Breadfruit and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Echinocactus are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Breadfruit and Echinocactus
Care of Breadfruit and Echinocactus 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 Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.