Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Dry areas, roadside embankments, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
reseeds, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Diarrhea, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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, Bronchitis, Gout, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
IBERIS sempervirens 'Purity'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Perennial candytuft
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Perennial candytuft
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Perennial candytuft
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
candytuft Perennial
In Spanish
árbol del pan
candytuft perenne
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
πολυετείς candytuft
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
candytuft perennial
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Wieloletnia candytuft
In Latin
Arum
annos suffruticosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Brassicales
Family
Moraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Perennial Candytuft
Season and care of Breadfruit and Perennial Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Perennial Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Perennial Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Perennial Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Perennial Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Perennial Candytuft Physical Information
Breadfruit and Perennial Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Perennial Candytuft height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Perennial Candytuft are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Perennial Candytuft flower color: White
- Perennial Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Perennial Candytuft
Care of Breadfruit and Perennial Candytuft 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 Perennial Candytuft 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 Perennial Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.