Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
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
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
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Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ORYZA
Common Name
Breadfruit
Rice
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
चावल
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Reis
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
riz
In Spanish
árbol del pan
arroz
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
ρύζι
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
arroz
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
ryż
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Breadfruit and Rice Plant
Season and care of Breadfruit and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rice Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Rice Plant Physical Information
Breadfruit and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Rice Plant height is - and width 22.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Rice Plant are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Rice Plant
Care of Breadfruit and Rice Plant 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 Rice Plant pruning is done . In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.