Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Caribbean
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
gardens, Rainforest, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Do not water frequently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
no allergic reactions
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
COCCOTHRINAX crinita
Common Name
Breadfruit
Old Man Palm, Thatch Palm
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
ओल्ड मैन पाम
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Old Man Palm
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Old Man Palm
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Anciano de Palm
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Γέρος Palm
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Old Man Palma
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Stary Palm
In Latin
Arum
Old Palm Man
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Coccothrinax
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Cryosophileae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Old Man Palm
Season and care of Breadfruit and Old Man Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Old Man Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Palm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Old Man Palm Physical Information
Breadfruit and Old Man Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Old Man Palm height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Old Man Palm are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Old Man Palm flower color: Not Available
- Old Man Palm leaf color: Not Available
Care of Breadfruit and Old Man Palm
Care of Breadfruit and Old Man 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 Old Man Palm 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 Old Man Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.