Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
South America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H2
not provided
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
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
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Petunia
Common Name
Breadfruit
Petunia
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Petunia
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Petunie
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Pétunia
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Petunia
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
πετούνια
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Petúnia
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Solanales
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Petunia
Season and care of Breadfruit and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Petunia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Petunia is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Petunia Physical Information
Breadfruit and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Petunia are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Breadfruit and Petunia
Care of Breadfruit and Petunia 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 Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.