Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Breadfruit
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Shell Ginger
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Shell Ginger
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Shell jengibre
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Arum
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Urticales
Zingiberales
Family
Moraceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Alpinieae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Breadfruit and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Breadfruit and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Shell Ginger
Care of Breadfruit and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.