Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Central America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Tan, Brown
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
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 let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
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
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Breadfruit
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Feuerbohne
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Ayocote
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Feijão-da-espanha
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Bean
In Latin
Arum
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Artocarpus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Phaseoleae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Breadfruit and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Breadfruit and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Breadfruit and Scarlet Runner Bean 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 Scarlet Runner Bean 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 Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.