Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
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Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Tulipa 'Parrot'
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Fertile bottom land, Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Peach, Light Green, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Bedding, Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Micropropagation, Offsets, Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
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, 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
Aphids, Red blotch, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Nasal irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used for fragrance, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
TULIPA 'Apricot Parrot'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Apricot Parrot Tulip, Parrot Tulip
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Parrot Tulip
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Papageientulpe
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Parrot Tulip
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Parrot Tulip
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
παπαγάλος τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Parrot Tulip
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
tulipany papuzie
In Latin
Arum
Parrot tulip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Triumph
Family
Moraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Parrot Tulip
Season and care of Breadfruit and Parrot Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Parrot Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Parrot Tulip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Parrot Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot Tulip is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Parrot Tulip Physical Information
Breadfruit and Parrot Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Parrot Tulip height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Parrot Tulip are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Parrot Tulip flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink, Peach, Light Green and Dark Salmon
- Parrot Tulip leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Parrot Tulip
Care of Breadfruit and Parrot Tulip 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 Parrot Tulip 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 Parrot Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.