Breadfruit

Persian Violet

About Breadfruit and Persian Violet

Breadfruit

Persian Violet

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia

Eastern Africa

Types

Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs

Number of Varieties

215

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Habitat

Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1511-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,600.00 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

600.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

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

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARTOCARPUS altilis

EXACUM affine

Common Name

Breadfruit

German Violet, Persian Violet

In Hindi

Breadfruit Tree

persian violet

In German

Brotfruchtbaum

persian violet

In French

Breadfruit Arbre

persian violet

In Spanish

árbol del pan

Violeta persa

In Greek

αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο

Περσικό Violet

In Portuguese

Árvore de fruta-pão

Violeta persa

In Polish

Breadfruit drzewo

Persian Violet

In Latin

Arum

hyacinthum Persarum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales

Gentianales

Family

Moraceae

Gentianaceae

Genus

Artocarpus

Exacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Artocarpeae

Exaceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

6025

1 27800

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Properties of Breadfruit and Persian Violet

Wondering what are the properties of Breadfruit and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Breadfruit and Persian Violet. Breadfruit doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Breadfruit does not have fragrant flowers. Breadfruit has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Persian Violet has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Breadfruit and Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Breadfruit and Persian Violet

Season and care of Breadfruit and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.

Breadfruit and Persian Violet Physical Information

Breadfruit and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Persian Violet are as follows:

Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Breadfruit and Persian Violet

Care of Breadfruit and Persian Violet 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 Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.