Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Africa
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, 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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less 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
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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Ants, Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
GASTERIA
Common Name
Breadfruit
Gasteria
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Gasteria
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Gasteria
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Gasteria
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Gasteria
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Gasteria
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Gasteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Genus
Artocarpus
Gasteria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Gasteria
Season and care of Breadfruit and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Gasteria Physical Information
Breadfruit and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Breadfruit and Gasteria are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Gasteria
Care of Breadfruit and Gasteria 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 Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.