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About Breadfruit and Persian Violet


About Persian Violet and Breadfruit


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
2  
15  
99+

Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest  
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15  
11-12  

AHS Heat Zone
12-9  
7-1  

Sunset Zone
H2  
H1, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Cushion/Mound-forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2,600.00 cm  
10
25.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
600.00 cm  
37
25.40 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green  
Purple, Violet  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown  
-  

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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Irregular  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
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  
Average  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings  
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
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  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

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
Yes  
-  

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
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Urticales  
Gentianales  

Family
Moraceae  
Gentianaceae  

Genus
Artocarpus  
Exacum  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Artocarpeae  
Exaceae  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
60  
99+
25  

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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:

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.

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