Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
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Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Violet
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, 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 ground moist
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
Loam
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
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Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Whiteflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
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
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
meadow saffron
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Estado de conservación
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Colchicum autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Breadfruit and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Breadfruit and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Meadow Saffron
Care of Breadfruit and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.