Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
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Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Citrus
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Acidic, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Breadfruit
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Meyer Lemon
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Meyer Lemon
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Arum
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Citreae
Subfamily
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Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Breadfruit and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Breadfruit and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Meyer Lemon
Care of Breadfruit and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.