Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Not Available
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Desert, Grassland
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Breadfruit
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Igel Kaktus
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
árbol del pan
cactus de erizo
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Breadfruit and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available.
Breadfruit and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Breadfruit and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Breadfruit and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Breadfruit and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Breadfruit and Hedgehog Cactus 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 Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.