Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
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
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, 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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Breadfruit
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Kapok baum
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Fromager
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Ceiba
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Mafumeira
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Kapok
Season and care of Breadfruit and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Kapok Physical Information
Breadfruit and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Kapok are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Kapok
Care of Breadfruit and Kapok 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 Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.