Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Herbaceous perennial
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
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
Antirheumatic, Burns, Cold, constipation, Cough, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Sore throat, Stomachic, Swelling, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
LINUM perenne 'Album'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Perennial Flax
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
linum perenne
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Linom perenne
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Linom perenne
In Spanish
árbol del pan
linom perenne
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Linum perenne
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
linum perenne
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
len trwały
In Latin
Arum
Linum perenne
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Perennial Flax
Season and care of Breadfruit and Perennial Flax is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Perennial Flax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Perennial Flax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Perennial Flax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Perennial Flax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Perennial Flax Physical Information
Breadfruit and Perennial Flax physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Perennial Flax height is 10.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Perennial Flax are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Perennial Flax flower color: White
- Perennial Flax leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Breadfruit and Perennial Flax
Care of Breadfruit and Perennial Flax 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 Flax 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 Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.