Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
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, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam
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
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
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Breadfruit
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Rhabarber
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Ruibarbo
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Rabarbar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Rhubarb
Season and care of Breadfruit and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Rhubarb Physical Information
Breadfruit and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Rhubarb are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Rhubarb
Care of Breadfruit and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.