Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Rhapidophyllum hystrix
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 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
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Needs small amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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 to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Rabbits, Small mammals
Allergy
allergic reaction
drowsiness, Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
-
bank hedging, Ornamental use
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, Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Aging, Frostbite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
Common Name
Breadfruit
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
सुई ताड़
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Nadel -Palme
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
palmier aiguille
In Spanish
árbol del pan
palmera aguja
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
βελόνα φοίνικα
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
palmeira agulha
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Igła palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Rhapidophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Corypheae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Needle Palm
Season and care of Breadfruit and Needle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Needle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Needle Palm Physical Information
Breadfruit and Needle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Needle Palm are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
- Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Needle Palm
Care of Breadfruit and Needle Palm 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 Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Needle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.