Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Ganoderma root rot, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, 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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Buds
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
SABAL yapa
Common Name
Breadfruit
Huano, Thatch Palm
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
हुआन
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Huan
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Huan
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Huan
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Χουάν
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Huan
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Huan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Huano
Season and care of Breadfruit and Huano is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Huano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Huano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Huano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Huano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Huano Physical Information
Breadfruit and Huano physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Huano height is 550.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Huano are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Huano flower color: Ivory
- Huano leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Huano
Care of Breadfruit and Huano 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 Huano pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Huano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.