Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
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, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad, Beautification
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
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Breadfruit
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Red Pitaya
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
árbol del pan
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Cacteae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Breadfruit and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Breadfruit and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color:
Care of Breadfruit and Red Pitaya
Care of Breadfruit and Red Pitaya 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 Red Pitaya 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 Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.