Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
  
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
  
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
  
Hills, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,600.00 cm
  
10
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Light Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Loamy
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Autumn
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
  
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
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
  
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
  
Flying insects, Moths
  
Allergy
allergic reaction
  
Rash, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
  
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
  
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
  
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
  
GUZMANIA
  
Common Name
Breadfruit
  
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
  
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Spanish
árbol del pan
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Latin
Arum
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Urticales
  
Poales
  
Family
Moraceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Artocarpus
  
Guzmania
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Commelinids
  
Tribe
Artocarpeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Tillandsioideae.
  
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Guzmania
Season and care of Breadfruit and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Breadfruit and Guzmania Physical Information
Breadfruit and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Breadfruit and Guzmania are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Breadfruit and Guzmania
Care of Breadfruit and Guzmania 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 Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.