Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southwest Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow green
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
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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
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Nerium
Common Name
Breadfruit
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
ओलियंडर
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Oleander
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
laurier-rose
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Adelfa
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
oleandro
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Oleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Gentianales
Family
Moraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Wrightieae
Subfamily
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Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Oleander
Season and care of Breadfruit and Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Oleander is Well drained while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Oleander Physical Information
Breadfruit and Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Oleander are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Oleander
Care of Breadfruit and Oleander 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 Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.