Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Chili Pepper
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Pot
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
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
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
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Breadfruit
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Piment serrano
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Chile serrano
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Arum
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Order
Urticales
Solanales
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Capsiceae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Breadfruit and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Breadfruit and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Serrano Pepper
Care of Breadfruit and Serrano Pepper 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 Serrano Pepper 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 Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.