Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, 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, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Breadfruit
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Elkhorn
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Elkhorn
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Elkhorn
In Spanish
árbol del pan
cuerno de alce
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Elkhorn
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Elkhorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Malpighiales
Family
Moraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
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Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Elkhorn
Season and care of Breadfruit and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Elkhorn Physical Information
Breadfruit and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Elkhorn are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Elkhorn
Care of Breadfruit and Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.