Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Polynesia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial shade
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Breadfruit
False Aralia
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Aralia
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
falsch Aralia
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
faux Aralia
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Falso Aralia
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Aralia false
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Arum
falsum Aralia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Plerandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and False Aralia
Season and care of Breadfruit and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and False Aralia Physical Information
Breadfruit and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and False Aralia are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Breadfruit and False Aralia
Care of Breadfruit and False Aralia 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 False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.