Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red, Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Requires regular watering
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
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
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Rash, Swelling
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
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Paprika Pepper
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Paprika -Pfeffer
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Paprika Pepper
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Pimentón pimienta
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
πάπρικα πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Paprika pimenta
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Papryka Papryka
In Latin
Arum
Paprika Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Solanales
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Capsiceae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Paprika Pepper
Season and care of Breadfruit and Paprika Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Paprika Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paprika Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Paprika Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paprika Pepper is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Paprika Pepper Physical Information
Breadfruit and Paprika Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Paprika Pepper are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
- Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Breadfruit and Paprika Pepper
Care of Breadfruit and Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.