Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
tecolate strain
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Lawn, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue 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
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
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, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
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, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Insects, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, deer resistant, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
RANUNCULUS asiaticus
Common Name
Breadfruit
Garden Ranunculus, Persian Buttercup
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Persian Buttercup
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Asiatischer Hahnenfuß
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Renoncule des fleuristes
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Persian Buttercup
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Persian Buttercup
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
ranúnculo
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Jaskier azjatycki
In Latin
Arum
Persian Buttercup
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Order
Urticales
Ranunculales
Family
Moraceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Ranunculeae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Persian Buttercup
Season and care of Breadfruit and Persian Buttercup is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Persian Buttercup Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Buttercup season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Persian Buttercup is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Buttercup is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Persian Buttercup Physical Information
Breadfruit and Persian Buttercup physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Persian Buttercup height is 25.40 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Persian Buttercup are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Persian Buttercup flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Persian Buttercup leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Breadfruit and Persian Buttercup
Care of Breadfruit and Persian Buttercup 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 Persian Buttercup 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 Persian Buttercup needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.