Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Hybrid origin
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
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
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Breadfruit
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
regal geranium
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Regal Geranie
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
geranium royale
In Spanish
árbol del pan
geranio regia
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
gerânio régio
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
regal geranium
In Latin
Arum
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Geraniales
Family
Moraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Unknown
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Breadfruit and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Breadfruit and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Regal Geranium
Care of Breadfruit and Regal Geranium 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 Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.