Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Central America, South America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 to control growth
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
-
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Breadfruit
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
सेम फली
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Limabohne
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Haba
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Artocarpus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Phaseoleae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Lima Bean
Season and care of Breadfruit and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Lima Bean Physical Information
Breadfruit and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Lima Bean are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Lima Bean
Care of Breadfruit and Lima Bean 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 Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.