Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
California
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Mild Allergen
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
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Breadfruit
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Sea Lettuce
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Meersalat
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
árbol del pan
lechuga de mar
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
alface mar
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Sea sałata
In Latin
Arum
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Breadfruit and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Breadfruit and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Breadfruit and Sea Lettuce
Care of Breadfruit and Sea Lettuce 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 Lettuce 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 Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.