Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, 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 dead branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Breadfruit
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
सागर अंगूर
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Sea Grape
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Sea Grape
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Sea Grape
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Sea Grape
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Sea Grape
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Sea Grape
Season and care of Breadfruit and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Sea Grape Physical Information
Breadfruit and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Sea Grape are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Breadfruit and Sea Grape
Care of Breadfruit and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.