Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Asia, India, China
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
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, 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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Skin Problems
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
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
DIMOCARPUS longan
Common Name
Breadfruit
Longan
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Longan
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Longan
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
longane
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Longan
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Longan
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Longan
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Longan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Moraceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Dimocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Longan
Season and care of Breadfruit and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Longan Physical Information
Breadfruit and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Longan are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
- Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Longan
Care of Breadfruit and Longan 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 Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.