Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
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
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Poorly 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
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
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Breadfruit
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Nymphaea alba
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Weiße Seerose
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Arum
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Nymphaeales
Family
Moraceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Breadfruit and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Breadfruit and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Breadfruit and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Breadfruit and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.