Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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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
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
फ्लॉक्स
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Phlox
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Phlox
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Phlox
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Phlox
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Phlox
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Solanales
Family
Moraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Breadfruit and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Breadfruit and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Breadfruit and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Garden Phlox
Care of Breadfruit and Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox pruning is done 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 Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.