Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Low Elevation, Muddy habitat, Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-14
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
imparipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Water regularly for 2 months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bog Garden, Water gardening
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
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ACOELORRHAPHE wrightii
Common Name
Breadfruit
Everglades Palm, Paurotis Palm, Silver Saw Palm, Wright Palm
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Paurotis Palm
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Paurotis Palm
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Palmier des Everglades, Paurotis de Wright
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Papta, Pimenta, Palma (Belize), Tiqui (Honduras)
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Paurotis Palm
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Palmeira-paorotis
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Paurotis Palm
In Latin
Arum
Paurotis Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Acoelorrhaphe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Paurotis Palm
Season and care of Breadfruit and Paurotis Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Paurotis Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paurotis Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Paurotis Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paurotis Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Paurotis Palm Physical Information
Breadfruit and Paurotis Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Paurotis Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Paurotis Palm are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Paurotis Palm flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Paurotis Palm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Paurotis Palm
Care of Breadfruit and Paurotis 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 Paurotis 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 Paurotis Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.