Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Madagascar
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
conjugatum, aureum, furfuraceum,rubrum
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Coastal Regions, Lowland, subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Gold, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
feather-shaped
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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, Water daily during 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
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
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
Diamond scale, Phytophthora, pink rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
DICTYOSPERMA album
Common Name
Breadfruit
Hurricane Palm, Princess Palm
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Princess Palm
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Princess Palm
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Palmiste blanc
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Princess Palm
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Princess Palm
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Princess Palm
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Princess Palm
In Latin
Arum
Princess Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Moraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Dictyosperma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Areceae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Princess Palm
Season and care of Breadfruit and Princess Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Princess Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Princess Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Princess Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Princess Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Princess Palm Physical Information
Breadfruit and Princess Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Princess Palm height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Princess Palm are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Princess Palm flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Sienna and Ivory
- Princess Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Princess Palm
Care of Breadfruit and Princess Palm 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 Princess Palm 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 Princess Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.