Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Syagrus romanzoffiana
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Does not require lot of watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
SYAGRUS romanzoffiana
Common Name
Breadfruit
Queen Palm
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
queen palm
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Königin palme
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
reine palme
In Spanish
árbol del pan
palma reina
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
βασίλισσα φοίνικες
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
palm rainha
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
królowa palmowy
In Latin
Arum
regina palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Cocoeae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Queen Palm
Season and care of Breadfruit and Queen Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Queen Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Queen Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Queen Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Queen Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Queen Palm Physical Information
Breadfruit and Queen Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Queen Palm height is 213.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Queen Palm are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Queen Palm flower color: White and Ivory
- Queen Palm leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Queen Palm
Care of Breadfruit and Queen 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 Queen Palm pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Queen Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.