Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic to oblong
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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, 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 for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, breathing problems
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, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Latex
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Making rubber, Making tyres
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, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Breadfruit
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Ficus elastica
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
árbol del pan
ficus
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
gumy roślin
In Latin
Arum
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Breadfruit and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Breadfruit and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Breadfruit and Ficus Elastica
Care of Breadfruit and Ficus Elastica 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 Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.