Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
South America, Brazil
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
-
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
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
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Breadfruit
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Pink Pineapple
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Pink Pineapple
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Arum
Pink Pineapple
Family
Moraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Breadfruit and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Breadfruit and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Pink Pineapple
Care of Breadfruit and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.