Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Australia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H2
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
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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
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Breadfruit
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
नीलगिरी
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Eukalyptus
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Eucalipto
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Eucalipto
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Eukaliptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Artocarpeae
Eucalypteae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Breadfruit and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Breadfruit and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Eucalyptus
Care of Breadfruit and Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.