Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Breadfruit
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
जरुल
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Königinblume
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Banabá Plant
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Arum
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Pride of India
Season and care of Breadfruit and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Pride of India Physical Information
Breadfruit and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Pride of India are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Pride of India
Care of Breadfruit and Pride of India 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 Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.