Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Asia, Europe
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Bees
Allergy
allergic reaction
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, 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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Chest pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Convallaria majalis
Common Name
Breadfruit
Lily of the Valley
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
कामुदिनी
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Maiglöckchen
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Lily of the Valley
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Lirio de los valles
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Lírio do Vale
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Lilia doliny
In Latin
Arum
Lílium convállium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Convallaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Lily of the Valley
Season and care of Breadfruit and Lily of the Valley is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Lily of the Valley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lily of the Valley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Lily of the Valley Physical Information
Breadfruit and Lily of the Valley physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Lily of the Valley are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
- Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Lily of the Valley
Care of Breadfruit and Lily of the Valley 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 Lily of the Valley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.