Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
India, Mediterranean
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
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, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Good for skin and hair
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
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Punica granatum
Common Name
Breadfruit
Pomegranate
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
अनार
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Granatapfel
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Grenade
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Granada
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Ρόδι
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Romã
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Granat
In Latin
Arum
malogranatum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Punicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Pomegranate
Season and care of Breadfruit and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pomegranate season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Pomegranate Physical Information
Breadfruit and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Pomegranate are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Pomegranate
Care of Breadfruit and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.