Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
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Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
नापा पत्तागोभी
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Chinakohl
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Napa chou
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Lechuga de Napa
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Νάπα Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Repolho Napa
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Kapusta Napa
In Latin
Arum
Napa Brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Capparales
Family
Moraceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Breadfruit and Napa Cabbage
Season and care of Breadfruit and Napa Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Napa Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Napa Cabbage is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Napa Cabbage Physical Information
Breadfruit and Napa Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Napa Cabbage are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Napa Cabbage
Care of Breadfruit and Napa Cabbage 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 Napa Cabbage pruning is done . In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.