Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial 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
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
allergic reaction
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Breadfruit
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
जायफल
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Muskatnuss
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
noix de muscade
In Spanish
árbol del pan
nuez moscada
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
noz-moscada
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Magnoliales
Genus
Artocarpus
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Myrteae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Nutmeg
Season and care of Breadfruit and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Nutmeg Physical Information
Breadfruit and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Breadfruit and Nutmeg
Care of Breadfruit and Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.