Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
South America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
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
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
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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
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Breadfruit
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Arum
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Artocarpus
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Breadfruit and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Breadfruit and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Breadfruit and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Breadfruit and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.