Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
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Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part 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 ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
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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
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
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, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Marigold
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
गेंदा
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Ringelblume
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Souci
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Caléndula
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Malmequer
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Nogietek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asterales
Family
Moraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Breadfruit and Marigold
Season and care of Breadfruit and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Marigold Physical Information
Breadfruit and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Marigold are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Marigold
Care of Breadfruit and Marigold 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 Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.