Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Stenocereus thurberi
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation, sneezing
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
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
STENOCEREUS thurberi
Common Name
Breadfruit
Organ pipe Cactus
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Organpipe cactus
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Organpipe cactus
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Orgue cactus
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Cactus del tubo de órgano
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Εκκλησιαστικό όργανο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Cacto da tubulação de órgão
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Organ Pipe Cactus
In Latin
Arum
Organum Pipe cactus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Stenocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Pachycereeae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Organpipe Cactus
Season and care of Breadfruit and Organpipe Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Organpipe Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Organpipe Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Organpipe Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Organpipe Cactus is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Organpipe Cactus Physical Information
Breadfruit and Organpipe Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Organpipe Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Organpipe Cactus are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Organpipe Cactus flower color: White and Lavender
- Organpipe Cactus leaf color:
Care of Breadfruit and Organpipe Cactus
Care of Breadfruit and Organpipe Cactus 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 Organpipe Cactus 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 Organpipe Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.